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UC Santa Cruz was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 275 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #51 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 | $2,726 | $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 212 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 24 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. About 52% were men and 48% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
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 | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 61 |
| Physics | 61 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| General Physical Sciences | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 752 |
| Engineering | 242 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 167 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 157 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.