by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #37 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 37 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 6 of 92 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 96 |
The physical sciences area of study at UCSB UC Santa Barbara covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 213 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 58 |
| Materials Sciences | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 261 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara earn a median of $80,807 a year. This is above $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,862 in student loans. This is above $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
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 | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara were White. Roughly 34% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 66 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 96 |
