by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 13 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Irvine. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $43,144. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,156 for all physics 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 | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
Of the 89 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 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 - Irvine with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UC Irvine in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 167 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.