by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSD ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UCSD. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #17 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 UCSD is $48,951. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, physics students borrow a median amount of $42,540 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
The physics program at UCSD awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCSD does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UCSD in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 445 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 87 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.