by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in materials science.
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The bachelor's program at UC Berkeley was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials science list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in materials sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in materials science from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #2 most popular school for materials science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in materials science in 2021, making the school the #3 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 materials science majors at University of California - Berkeley.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in materials science from UC Berkeley in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in materials science from UC Berkeley in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 197 |
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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