Physics at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$95,688
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$95,688
Physics
National Average
$98,459
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,351
All programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
20
Completers (IPEDS)
195
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$95,688
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $156,509 | — |
| University of Arizona | $145,047 | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $141,226 | — |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $128,408 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $112,736 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $109,785 | — |
| University of California-Davis | $104,749 | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara (this school) | $95,688 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $93,792 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $87,754 | — |
Other Programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $118,830 | $13,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,658 | $14,410 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,419 | $15,500 |
| Education, General | $96,769 | — |
| Physics (current) | $95,688 | — |
| Chemistry | $94,408 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,072 | $15,000 |
| Physics | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| Economics | $88,311 | $13,440 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,132 | $14,937 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.