by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCLA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA as a strong choice for physics, ranked #39 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 39 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 9 of 81 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 86 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 11 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $73,644 a year. This is below $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, physics students borrow a median amount of $21,100 in student loans. This is higher than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
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 | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Learn more about UCLA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 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-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 24 |
