by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Merced. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Merced highly for physics, coming in at #93 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 93 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 23 of 81 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UC Merced is not yet ranked for physics at the bachelor’s level.
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 | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Read more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.