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Graduate Physics Programs at University of California-Davis

33 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#6 Best Rank — Doctoral

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:

UC Davis Graduate Physics Rankings

#42 in the U.S.
#11 in California

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

Graduate Physics Degrees at UC Davis

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

UC Davis Physics Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 13 master’s degrees in physics.

Master’s Rankings

UC Davis is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.

UC Davis Graduate Tuition and Fees

$57,451 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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

Find out more about UC Davis tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

UC Davis gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Physics majors at University of California-Davis
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

UC Davis Physics Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis awarded 20 doctoral degrees in physics.

Doctoral Rankings

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

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

UC Davis gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree grads 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 diversity of Physics majors at University of California-Davis
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 in Physics at UC Davis

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

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