Here is an overview of the graduate program in physics at UCI UC Irvine. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 10 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine highly for physics, coming in at #43 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 43 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 12 of 81 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine conferred 10 master’s degrees in physics.
UCI UC Irvine has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,512 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $2,065 | $2,065 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are White. About 30% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine handed out 21 doctoral degrees in physics.
UCI UC Irvine holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were White. Roughly 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UCI UC Irvine. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 67 |