by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UC Santa Cruz stacks up against peers offering general physical sciences.
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UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering general physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in general physical sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of general physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of general physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general physical sciences majors at University of California-Santa Cruz.
This general physical sciences program at UC Santa Cruz offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General | 66 |
UC Santa Cruz granted 66 degrees in physical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).