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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UC Berkeley came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 357 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 79 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #17 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 124 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Berkeley.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 108 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 34 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UC Berkeley. About 73% were men and 27% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 197 |
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 74 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,982 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,250 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 718 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 616 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 256 |
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