by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #12 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,219 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, physics students borrow a median amount of $43,050 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 99 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from UC Berkeley. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UC Berkeley does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from UC Berkeley in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 204 |
| Materials Sciences | 101 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 56 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.