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Physics at New York University

If you are interested in studying Physics, consider the program at New York University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New York University sits in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 157 physics graduations were recorded at New York University.

Online & Distance Learning at New York University

Many students take online classes at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at New York University

These rankings give you a sense of how New York University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#13 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#16 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#36 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#213 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#246 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#13 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#16 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#36 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#213 of 259
Best Value	Nationwide	#246 of 257

Earnings for Physics Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York University’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,529

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from New York University stands at $22,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at New York University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at New York University are 28% women (44) and 72% men (113).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Of the 76 bachelor’s physics graduates at New York University, 29% were women (22) and 71% were men (54).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	4
Asian	9
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at New York University

Of the 54 master’s physics degrees awarded at New York University, 30% were women (16) and 70% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at New York University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	30
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 20% of Physics master’s degree recipients at New York University, below the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at New York University

Among the 22 doctoral physics degrees awarded at New York University, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at New York University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	13

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at New York University, lower 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 New York University

This Physics program at New York University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	60
Acoustics	97

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at New York University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.