by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #102 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 102 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 25 of 81 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 23 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, physics graduates take on a median debt of $16,250 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
Find out more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Roughly 40% 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 Cruz with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 11 |