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Physical Sciences Schools in New York

1,126 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in New York

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 647
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 402
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 402
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 402
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77

Gender Distribution

In New York, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in New York

110,370 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $101,310, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

An average student at Cornell will pay a net price of $37,042. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,569. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $51,975.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,507 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,683. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 76% of students get financical aid.

Physical Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Physicists 22% $126,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $63,790
Geoscientists 19% $71,050
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 18% $84,510
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Professors 17% $88,970
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Chemists 12% $76,750
Materials Scientists 11% $107,790
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150
Physical Scientists 10% $97,370
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer & Information Sciences 7,126
Engineering 5,231
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,741
Mathematics & Statistics 2,054
Architecture/Urban Planning 757
Engineering Technologies 538
Agriculture 245
Natural Resources & Conservation 234

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