by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #130 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 130 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 10 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
| Professional Certificate | 67 |
This physical sciences area of study at Columbia University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 75 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 73 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 39 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,065 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Read more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 31% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 62 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 48 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 67 |