Physics at University of California-Merced
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University of California-Merced is located in Merced, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 physics degrees were awarded at University of California-Merced.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Merced
Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Of 9,110 students, 2 (0%) studied exclusively online and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of California-Merced
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Merced’s Physics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 89 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 259 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 89 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physics graduates at University of California-Merced, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at University of California-Merced are 32% women (9) and 68% men (19).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced
Of the 15 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of California-Merced, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of California-Merced
Among the 7 master’s physics degrees awarded at University of California-Merced, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, above the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of California-Merced
Among the 6 doctoral physics graduates at University of California-Merced, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of California-Merced
The Physics program at University of California-Merced includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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