by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #23 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 23 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 4 of 92 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 340 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 151 |
The physical sciences area of study at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 209 |
| Physics | 174 |
| Materials Sciences | 111 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 60 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 340 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Berkeley is in the top 5% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley report a median salary of $80,057 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $15,393 in student loans. This is higher than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 90 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 151 |
