Here, 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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, UCLA came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $42,865. This is higher than $38,470, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, physics students borrow a median amount of $21,100 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 79 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCLA, about 80% were men and 20% were 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 |
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Asian | 13 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
Other Races | 8 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UCLA in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCLA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 15 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 135 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 43 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 31 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 25 |
Materials Sciences | 14 |
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