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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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The physical sciences program at Cornell awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to 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 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% 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 | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Cornell University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 109 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,408 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 671 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 604 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 254 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 244 |
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