Physical Sciences at Cornell University
What traits are you looking for in a physical sciences school? To help you decide if Cornell University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physical sciences program.Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and approximately 23,620 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Cornell Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Cornell Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 57 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Cornell
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Cornell University.
Cornell Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Cornell University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 43 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering Technologies
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Architecture & Related Services
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Cornell University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 74,830 | $85,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,330 | $161,670 |
| Professors | 6,440 | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,400 | $79,340 |
| Chemists | 3,360 | $85,590 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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