by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #15 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 15 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 4 of 92 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 340 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 151 |
The physical sciences area of study at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 209 |
| Physics | 174 |
| Materials Sciences | 111 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 60 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 26 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 90 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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-Berkeley with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 151 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 70% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 340 |