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. Also, learn how Syracuse ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Physics Schools | 48 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from Syracuse. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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Of the 10 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Syracuse in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.