by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how The Graduate Center ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at The Graduate Center is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The Graduate Center, CUNY handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in physics.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physics from The Graduate Center. This makes it the #23 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The Graduate Center was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about The Graduate Center tuition and fees.
The Graduate Center 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 The Graduate Center Online Learning page.
The physics program at The Graduate Center awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The Graduate Center, CUNY.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 55 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.