Physics
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,504Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $86,504. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948).
Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $64,045 | $23,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $60,495 | $21,000 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $57,114 | — |
| California State University-San Marcos San Marcos | $56,018 | $19,000 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $53,597 | $15,965 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $50,219 | $15,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $48,951 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $43,144 | $13,590 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $42,057 | $18,654 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $37,859 | $16,250 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $19,977 | $19,000 |
Other programs at California State University-Fullerton
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$193,133 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$172,766 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$125,308 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$113,000 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$103,028 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$98,565 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringMaster's degree
$97,390 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$94,762 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$92,172 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$87,800 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$87,137 - TaxationMaster's degree
$85,983 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$79,384 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$78,229 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$77,733 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$77,276 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$76,358 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,606 - Public Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherMaster's degree
$69,024 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$67,422
Frequently asked questions
How much do Physics graduates from California State University-Fullerton make?
The median salary is $86,504.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.