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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, Cornell came in at #8. 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 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 70 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #21 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 57 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Cornell University.
Of the 131 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Cornell, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 70 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Cornell, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 117 |
| Physics | 96 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 12 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,430 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 651 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 621 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 236 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 208 |
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