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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UC Merced. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #169 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 | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Merced 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 Merced Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from UC Merced. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Merced.
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 | 50 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 501 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 340 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 39 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 8 |