by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 163% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Merced. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Merced.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UC Merced in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 53 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
