by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, Columbia came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physics from Columbia. This makes it the #34 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Columbia in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in physics from Columbia. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 31 |
| Materials Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.