Physics at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 physics degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 89 |
| Best Value | California | #70 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 89 |
| Best Value | California | #70 of 77 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 257 |
Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Those who finish University of California-Santa Cruz’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,552 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $16,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 20% women (12) and 80% men (48).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 43 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 21% were women (9) and 79% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 6 master’s physics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 11 doctoral physics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, 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-Santa Cruz
The Physics program at University of California-Santa Cruz breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 60 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, 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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