We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University as a strong choice for engineering physics, coming in at #8 out of 22 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Physics Schools | 8 of 22 |
| Best Engineering Physics Schools in New York | 3 of 4 |
| Best Engineering Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 5 |
Here is each degree level available for engineering physics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in engineering physics.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for engineering physics at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of engineering physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of engineering physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in engineering physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in engineering physics/applied physics in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering Physics | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering Physics | 5 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering Physics | 2 |