by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSB UC Santa Barbara among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #28 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 28 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 6 of 92 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 96 |
The physical sciences area of study at UCSB UC Santa Barbara covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 213 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 58 |
| Materials Sciences | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara handed out 66 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 96 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 261 |