by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for physics, ranked #17 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 17 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 4 of 81 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 138 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at UCSB UC Santa Barbara go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,722 a year. This is higher than $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, physics graduates take on a median debt of $15,982 in student loans. This is above $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
Learn more about UCSB UC Santa Barbara tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 52 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 30 |
