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Physics at San Francisco State University

16 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
#79 Overall Quality
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at San Francisco State University.

We'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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Physics Degrees Available at SFSU

SFSU Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #10 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 38
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 53
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 78
Best Physics Schools 79

Popularity of Physics at SFSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from SFSU Cost?

$7,424 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SFSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $1,682 $1,682
Books and Supplies $1,099 $1,099
On Campus Room and Board $17,955 $17,955
On Campus Other Expenses $3,978 $3,978

Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.

SFSU Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from SFSU in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does SFSU Offer an Online BS in Physics?

SFSU does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFSU Online Learning page.

SFSU Physics Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 physics majors earned their master's degree from SFSU. Of these graduates, 90% were men and 10% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

SFSU Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Francisco State University.

Majors Similar to Physics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 23
Geological & Earth Sciences 17

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