by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at SFSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in physics from SFSU. This makes it the #41 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Francisco State University.
The physics program at SFSU awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of physics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
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