by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Physics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Physics is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Merced College. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in physics, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Merced Community College District paid an average of $261 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $6,264 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
Learn more about Merced Community College District tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Merced Community College District physics associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Merced Community College District Online Learning page.
About 25.0% of the students who received their AS in physics in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 27.8%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in physics at Merced Community College District in 2019-2020, 87.5% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 62%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Physics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 16 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to physics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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