Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Physics at Syracuse University

Physics at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 physics degrees were granted at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 36
Best Value New York #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 259
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #35 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #256 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #7 of 36
Best Value New York #15 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 259
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #35 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #256 of 257

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Syracuse University are 24% women (7) and 76% men (22).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 12 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Syracuse University

Minority students account for 33% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 7 master’s physics degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Of the 10 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University, below 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 Syracuse University

This Physics program at Syracuse University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Syracuse University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.