by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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UCLA was ranked #21 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 #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCLA. This makes it the #20 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #13 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 UCLA is $60,495. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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The physics program at UCLA awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UCLA in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 142 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.