by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #51 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 51 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 12 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 141 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
This physical sciences area of study at UCLA includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 168 |
| Physics | 150 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 56 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 43 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 37 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UCLA earn a median of $80,724 a year. This is above $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,618 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 36% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 24 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 141 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 91 |
