by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physics majors, Cornell came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Physics Schools | 7 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in physics from Cornell. This makes it the #18 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $50,933. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 physics majors earned their bachelor'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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Cornell physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 33 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.