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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCR. This makes it the #55 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 50 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Riverside.
Of the 143 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCR, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UCR. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 98 |
| Physics | 83 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,095 |
| Engineering | 691 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 250 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 44 |
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