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General Contact
- School Code: 771300
- Phone: (916) 396-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,594Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physics Program
The physics degree program at Skyline College instructs students on the scientific study of matter and energy, as well as the testing and formulation of laws that govern the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Students who graduate the physics degree program may follow a career path in ecology, healthcare, archaeology, and more. Course instruction includes classes in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, and more. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer physics program.
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Skyline College
5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA
Interested in starting your college career at a community college? Skyline Community College offers most general education classes for around $150 for in state residents. Out-of state residents pay about $800 per class, but residency rates are granted after a year (please contact the admissions office for more information). Skyline is located in San Bruno, California which is in the Southern San Francisco metropolitan area. Skyline College is one of 3 schools that make up the San Mateo County Community College District; together they serve 40,000 students.
Skyline College's main goal seems to be to prepare students for a seamless transfer to a four-year school. To help students with the process, the school has a Transfer Center to assist you every step of the way. Skyline guarantees general admission to some California State Universities and many of the UC campuses; although many of their students transfer to Stanford or other private schools.
Skyline College offers student services that almost every college offers such as a library and a bookstore; however it also maintains an art gallery and 41 different clubs to join. Skyline also offers a program called Sparkpoint, a financial training program that coaches students in lifelong financial fitness. This community college also offers limited sports teams that can help students bodies stay in shape!
If saving thousands of dollars on your first two years of school appeals to you and you live in California, take a look at Skyline College at http://skylinecollege.edu/.
Students Enrolled in the Physics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Skyline College offers an associate's degree program in physics.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 12 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 11 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Physics program at Skyline College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Natural Sciences Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 690
- Average Hourly Rate: $63.32
- Average Annual Salary: $131710
Physicists
Description
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 140
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Skyline College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Skyline College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Badminton