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 NYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in physics from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,802 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,156 for all physics students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at NYU is $1,395 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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Of the 58 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from NYU in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Physics majors graduating with a master's degree from NYU make a median salary of $44,445 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,066.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of physics master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 68 |
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