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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 206 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCLA. This makes it the #10 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 82 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #11 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 | $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 222 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UCLA. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
The physical sciences program at UCLA awarded 78 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
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 | 142 |
| Physics | 119 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,734 |
| Engineering | 1,405 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 883 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 211 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 110 |
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