by our College Data Analytics TeamPhysical Sciences is a program of study at Palomar College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in physical sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Palomar College paid an average of $336 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 | $1,288 | $9,548 |
| Fees | $56 | $56 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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Online degrees for the Palomar College physical sciences associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Palomar College Online Learning page.
Women made up around 66.7% of the physical sciences students who took home an associate degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43.5%.
Around 50.0% of physical sciences associate degree recipients at Palomar College in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 55%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
*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.
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