Here is an overview of the graduate program in physics at UC Davis. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 10 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Davis highly for physics, ranked #42 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 42 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 11 of 81 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 13 master’s degrees in physics.
UC Davis is not currently ranked for physics 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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Among recent graduates, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis awarded 20 doctoral degrees in physics.
UC Davis is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Roughly 55% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Davis. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |