Physics programs in California
Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | $96,805 | $23,000 |
| 2 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $96,215 | $15,000 |
| 3 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | $96,043 | $15,508 |
| 4 | University of California, San Diego | La Jolla | $95,018 | $16,800 |
| 5 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona | $87,856 | $23,000 |
| 6 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | $86,504 | Not available |
| 7 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $85,708 | $21,100 |
| 8 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $85,219 | $15,982 |
| 9 | University of California, Davis | Davis | $78,569 | $16,464 |
| 10 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | $74,410 | $19,000 |
| 11 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $70,462 | $23,229 |
| 12 | California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento | $64,133 | Not available |
| 13 | California State University, San Bernardino | San Bernardino | $62,004 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.