by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at College of San Mateo. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in physics, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CSM paid an average of $265 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,362 | $9,006 |
| Fees | $72 | $88 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
Learn more about CSM tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the CSM physics associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSM Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in physics in 2019-2020, 42.9% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 35.7% of the physics associate degrees at CSM in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 62%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 28 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
View All Physics Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
