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Physical Sciences at Cornell University

Physical Sciences at Cornell University

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 83
Best Value New York #28 of 33
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #102 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #487 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 83
Best Value New York #28 of 33
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #102 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #487 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Cornell University

Students who complete Cornell University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Cornell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,055
2 years $43,514
3 years $35,778
5 years $60,338

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Cornell University comes in at $15,541.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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