by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #115 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 115 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 26 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The physical sciences field at San Diego State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Physics | 29 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 34 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
San Diego State University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 65% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are White. Roughly 41% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
San Diego State University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. About 30% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at San Diego State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 76 |