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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, UCSD came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 435 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 410 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 95 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UCSD. This makes it the #6 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 93 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 435 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCSD, about 48% were men and 52% were 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 176 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 26 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - San Diego.
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 | 445 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 87 |
| Physics | 71 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,988 |
| Engineering | 1,717 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 601 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 80 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.