by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSD UC San Diego. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #98 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 98 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 23 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 277 |
| Master’s | 119 |
| Doctoral | 103 |
The physical sciences area of study at UCSD UC San Diego breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 255 |
| Physics | 117 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 95 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 16 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego conferred 277 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $83,353 a year. This is lower than $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,450 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
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 | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 20 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSD UC San Diego. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 119 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 103 |
