by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Francisco State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #21 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Francisco State University as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #79 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 79 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 19 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at San Francisco State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 39 |
This physical sciences field at San Francisco State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 32 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Francisco State University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
San Francisco State University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,237 a year. This is higher than $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at San Francisco State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 39 |