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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CCNY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Physics Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from CCNY. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCNY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,908 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CCNY paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about CCNY tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from CCNY. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of physics master's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.