by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Riverside. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #34 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Riverside as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #275 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 275 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 41 of 92 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 64 |
This physical sciences area of study at UC Riverside covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 92 |
| Physics | 82 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside handed out 118 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Riverside holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #34 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $57,941 a year. This is above $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Riverside, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,375 in student loans. This is above $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
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 | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 64 |
