by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at UC Riverside. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Riverside as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #271 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 271 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 40 of 92 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 118 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 64 |
This physical sciences area of study at UC Riverside covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 92 |
| Physics | 82 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside awarded 27 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 64 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UC Riverside ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Riverside were Non-Resident Alien. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Riverside. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 118 |