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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UC Davis came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UC Davis. This makes it the #39 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 56 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 150 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from UC Davis in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC Davis does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UC Davis in 2022, 65% were men and 35% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Davis.
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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 108 |
| Physics | 97 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,930 |
| Engineering | 1,138 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 750 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 503 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 367 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.