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Graduate Physical Sciences Programs at University of California-Irvine

115 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#7 Best Rank — Master's

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at UCI UC Irvine. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

UCI UC Irvine Graduate Physical Sciences Rankings

#39 in the U.S.
#8 in California

College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #39 out of 537 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Physical Sciences Schools 39 of 537
Best Physical Sciences Schools in California 8 of 92

Graduate Physical Sciences Degrees at UCI UC Irvine

The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 245
Master’s 40
Doctoral 75

Graduate Physical Sciences Majors at UCI UC Irvine

The physical sciences area of study at UCI UC Irvine includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 186
Physics 98
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 71
Physics and Astronomy 3
Materials Sciences 2

UCI UC Irvine Physical Sciences Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine handed out 40 master’s degrees in physical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

UCI UC Irvine is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 18 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California 7
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 7
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 24

UCI UC Irvine Graduate Tuition and Fees

$58,577 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $56,512 $68,757
Fees $2,065 $2,065

Read more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 60% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

UCI  UC Irvine gender breakdown of Physical Sciences Master's degree grads The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were White. Roughly 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-Irvine with a master’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Physical Sciences majors at University of California-Irvine
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 4

UCI UC Irvine Physical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine handed out 75 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

UCI UC Irvine is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California 7
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 7
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 20

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 45% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.

UCI  UC Irvine gender breakdown of Physical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in physical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Physical Sciences majors at University of California-Irvine
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 6

Undergraduate Study in Physical Sciences at UCI UC Irvine

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCI UC Irvine. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences 245

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