by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 141 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UCLA earn a median of $80,724 a year. This is above $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,618 in student loans. This is higher than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 24 |
UCLA conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general recently — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
UCLA conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
UCLA awarded 28 bachelor’s completions in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).
UCLA conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
UCLA granted 17 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (29%).
UCLA granted 8 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UCLA granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in materials science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
UCLA granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 141 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
