Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 62 |
Best Physics Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Merced. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
Of the 17 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Merced, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
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 |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UC Merced physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Merced Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UC Merced in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in physics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Merced.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 50 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |