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Physical Sciences at New York University

94 Bachelor's Degrees
82 Master's Degrees
37 Doctor's Degrees
Here, 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 NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.

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Physical Sciences Degrees Available at NYU

NYU Physical Sciences Rankings

NYU was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 11
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Physical Sciences 23
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 29
Best Physical Sciences Schools 36
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 36
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 41
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 42
Best Physical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 50
Best Physical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 58
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 58
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 59
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 61
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 105
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 106
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 117
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 117
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 118
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 119
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 119
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 119
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 141
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 145
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 147
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 150
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 153
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 154
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 155
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 156
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 157
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 217
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences 220
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 222
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 223
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physical Sciences Graduates 226
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences 227
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 232
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 233
Highest Paid Physical Sciences Graduates 236
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 240
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 240
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 242
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 244
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 249
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (With Aid) 251
Best Value Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 252

Popularity of Physical Sciences at NYU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 82 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from NYU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

NYU Physical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at New York University.

NYU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from NYU. About 69% were men and 31% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 34
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 11

NYU Physical Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 82 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from NYU in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in physical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 33
Other Races 4

Physical Sciences Majors

Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Physics 130
Chemistry 85

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 958
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 774
Mathematics & Statistics 720
Engineering Technologies 266
Architecture & Related Services 47

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