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, and more. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical science majors, UC Santa Cruz came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Physical Sciences Schools | 2 |
| Best General Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
The physical science program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Santa Cruz does not offer an online option for its physical science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical science majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 61 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.