California · Physical Sciences

Best institutions to study Physical Sciences in California

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

Institutions
18
offering CIP 40.01
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
397
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,873
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Natural Sciences Managers
$223,850
BLS OEWS May 2025

18 institutions offering Physical Sciences in California

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1American River College
Sacramento Public
10537%
2El Camino Community College District
Torrance Public
9242%
3Long Beach City College
Long Beach Public
5430%
4University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Public
5175%
5Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga Public
3236%
6Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey Public
14
7Clovis Community College
Fresno Public
1445%
8California State University - Fresno
Fresno Public
1057%
9Taft College
Taft Public
528%
10Citrus College
Glendora Public
441%
11Compton College
Compton Public
327%
12Glendale Community College
Glendale Public
337%
13Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park Public
358%
14Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa Private not-for-profit
357%$18,716
15Feather River Community College District
Quincy Public
135%
16San Diego State University
San Diego Public
176%
17University of Southern California
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
192%$26,873
18Madera Community College
Madera Public
135%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$161,180
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

ScienceActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWriting

What Natural Sciences Managers earn in California

Jobs in California
14,950
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$223,850
median $210,230
Best-paying metro
$252,350
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Related careers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physical Sciences programs in California.

How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in California is $223,850 (median $210,230), across about 14,950 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Physical Sciences program?+

The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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