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Physics at University of California - Merced

17 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of California - Merced.

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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Physics Degrees Available at UC Merced

UC Merced Physics Rankings

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
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 53
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 62
Best Physics Schools 94

Popularity of Physics at UC Merced

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from UC Merced Cost?

$14,167 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UC Merced Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
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.

UC Merced Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does UC Merced Offer an Online BS in Physics?

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.

UC Merced Physics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UC Merced in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

UC Merced Physics Students

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
Chemistry 50
Geological & Earth Sciences 12

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