by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UC Merced. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Merced as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #146 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 146 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 32 of 92 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The physical sciences field at UC Merced covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 13 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Merced is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 15 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UC Merced is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 87% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Merced. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 50 |
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