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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UC Irvine came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 241 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UC Irvine. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 45 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #39 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 | $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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 241 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UC Irvine. About 56% were men and 44% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from UC Irvine in 2022, 43% were men and 57% 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, 57% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Irvine.
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 | 167 |
| Physics | 121 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 62 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,505 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 952 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 484 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 72 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.