by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCR. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCR, physics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Riverside.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCR. Of these graduates, 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 - Riverside with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 physics majors earned their master's degree from UCR. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 98 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
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