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. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physics from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #37 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,859 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.
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.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from UC Santa Cruz. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| General Physical Sciences | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.