by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at UC Santa Cruz. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for physical sciences, coming in at #127 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 127 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in California | 30 of 92 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 47 |
The physical sciences field at UC Santa Cruz covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 83 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 66 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 53 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 28 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. About 50% 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 Cruz with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 47 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. About 51% 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 Cruz with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 235 |