by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCI UC Irvine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #47 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 47 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 11 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 75 |
The physical sciences area of study at UCI UC Irvine includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 186 |
| Physics | 98 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 71 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 3 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Irvine awarded 245 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCI UC Irvine is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine report a median salary of $91,957 a year. This is higher than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $14,425 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 75 |
