Physics at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$36,552
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$36,552
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,176
All programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$16,250
Median Debt
0.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$135/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$36,552
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,756 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $118,191 | $23,434 |
| Computer Science | $101,953 | $16,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,815 | $16,796 |
| Economics | $89,229 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,880 | $20,020 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $83,334 | $23,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,567 | $16,519 |
| Economics | $73,904 | $18,017 |
| Mathematics | $71,946 | $19,050 |
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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.