by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #77 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 77 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 21 of 81 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 19 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 86% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
San Diego State University awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in atomic/molecular physics in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 8 |