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Physical Sciences at University of California-Merced

Physical Sciences at University of California-Merced

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Merced. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Merced is in Merced, CA.

Studying Online at University of California-Merced

Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Of 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of California-Merced

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Merced’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #142 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #142 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of California-Merced

Graduates of University of California-Merced’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of California-Merced
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,328
2 years $29,685
3 years $42,368
4 years $56,584
5 years $64,086

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced earn a median of $56,584, compared with $62,823 for all University of California-Merced graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Merced

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of California-Merced comes in at $15,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Physical Sciences program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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