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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCR. This makes it the #55 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 50 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
Learn more about UCR tuition and fees.
Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UCR in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UCR in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Riverside.
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 | 88 |
| Physics | 63 |
| Materials Sciences | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,155 |
| Engineering | 584 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 260 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.