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Physics at University of California - Irvine

93 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at University of California - Irvine.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UC Irvine

UC Irvine Physics Rankings

UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 220 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 5
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Physics Schools 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 23
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 24
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 25
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 28
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 37
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 39
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 61
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 67
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 83
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 98
Best Value Colleges for Physics 162
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 165
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 181
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 186

Popularity of Physics at UC Irvine

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Irvine. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from UC Irvine Make?

$33,381 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,381 a year. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from UC Irvine Have?

$15,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, physics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.

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Physics Student Diversity at UC Irvine

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Irvine.

UC Irvine Physics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 93 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UC Irvine in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 25
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 29
Other Races 6

UC Irvine Physics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 79% of physics master's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 175
Geological & Earth Sciences 70

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