by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #29 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for physical sciences, coming in at #129 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 129 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 30 of 92 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 47 |
The physical sciences field at UC Santa Cruz covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 83 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 66 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 53 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 235 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #29 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $54,978 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $18,146 in student loans. This is below $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
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 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. About 43% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 26 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 47 |
