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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, Columbia came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 107 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Columbia. This makes it the #2 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 59 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Columbia. About 52% were men and 48% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Columbia physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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, 74 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Columbia. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 56 |
| Physics | 51 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 31 |
| Materials Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,404 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 863 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 748 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 506 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 74 |
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