by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at UC Merced. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Merced highly for physics, coming in at #95 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 95 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in California | 23 of 81 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced handed out 7 master’s degrees in physics.
UC Merced is not currently ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at UC Merced were White. Approximately 29% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 6 doctoral degrees in physics.
UC Merced has not been ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in physics from UC Merced were men.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced were Non-Resident Alien. About 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Merced. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |
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