by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA as a strong choice for physics, ranked #35 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 35 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 9 of 81 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 40 master’s degrees in physics.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UCLA are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 24 doctoral degrees in physics.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 86 |