Physics, General at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA

Physical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 40.0801

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

86%

25 of 29

Female Graduates

14%

4 of 29

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,392

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Physics, General. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,392 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Orange Coast College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Physics, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 40.0801

Program Family Physical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 29 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 86% male, 14% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Clinical Research Coordinators

Average Starting Salary

$161,180

10-Year Job Growth

+3.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 6 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Clinical Research Coordinators SOC: 11-9121	$128,944	+3.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121	$128,944	+3.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Physicists SOC: 19-2012	$133,032	+4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1054	$77,888	+2.5%	75%	primary100% confidence
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education SOC: 25-2031	$51,664	-1.6%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$120,885

Peak Salary

$201,475

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Reading Comprehension

● Active Listening

● Writing

● Speaking

● Coordination

● Critical Thinking

● Complex Problem Solving

● Monitoring

● Social Perceptiveness

● Judgment and Decision Making

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Orange Coast College

Location Costa Mesa, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,392

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,640

Average Net Price $9,116

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Program Information

CIP Code: 40.0801

CIP Family: 40

IPEDS ID: