by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cornell University among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #65 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 65 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 5 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Cornell University is in the top 10% of the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $15,961 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Find out more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Cornell University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 16 |