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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CCNY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from CCNY. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCNY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,563 a year. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at The City College of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from CCNY. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from CCNY in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CCNY are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
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