by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at UC Davis. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis highly for physical sciences, coming in at #47 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 47 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 12 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This physical sciences field at UC Davis includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Physics | 78 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 24 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Davis is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,072 | $67,317 |
| Fees | $2,379 | $2,379 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis conferred 82 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UC Davis holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Davis. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 133 |