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Science Education Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 17 students earned their Physical Science Education degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Science Education is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Science Education Majors in California

Physical Science Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Bachelor’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a physical science education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science education majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Science Education Grads in California

172,280 people in the state and 1,839,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical science education.

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Wages for Science Education Jobs in California

In this state, physical science education grads earn an average of $116,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $91,330.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer physical science education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,054.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,930. 75% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Mills College

Oakland
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,949. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,240 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Science Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical science education majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Education Professors 11% $75,360
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Middle School Teachers 7% $74,840
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science education.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Teacher Education 258
Physical Education & Coaching 144
Agricultural Education 143
Reading Education 137
Music Education 88
English & Language Arts Education 52
Mathematics Education 41
Technology Education 39

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View Nationwide Science Education Report

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