by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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UC Davis was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Physics Schools | 20 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Davis. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
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The physics program at UC Davis awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Davis 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 Davis Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UC Davis in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 108 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.