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, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at Columbia is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in physics from Columbia. This makes it the #34 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 72% were men and 28% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 physics majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 92 |
| Chemistry | 79 |
| Materials Sciences | 40 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
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