by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Physics Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCR. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,977 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UCR physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCR Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UCR. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 - Riverside with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 88 |
| Materials Sciences | 28 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.