by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #31 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Merced as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #152 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 152 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 32 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The physical sciences field at UC Merced covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Merced ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Merced earn a median of $56,584 a year. This is below $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Merced, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Read more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
