by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #81 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 81 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 7 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Columbia University ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 10 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
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 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 28% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 12 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Physics | 16 |