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Physics Schools in New York

379 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in New York

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 230
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 136
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 36.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 49.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in New York

In this state, there are 78,570 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $117,370, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, University of Rochester grads earn an average salary of $57,648. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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Stony Brook University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,773 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,937.

Physics Careers in NY

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physicists 22% $126,740
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Chemistry 391
Geological & Earth Sciences 185
Materials Sciences 90
Astronomy & Astrophysics 33
General Physical Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 13

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