by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical science.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical science list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical science majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical science from UC Santa Cruz in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 95 |
| Chemistry | 93 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 76 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 65 |
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