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 NYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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NYU was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics 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 #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in physics from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at NYU is $33,529. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, physics students borrow a median amount of $22,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physics program at NYU is $1,395 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at New York University.
Of the 56 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NYU, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 55 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from NYU in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 85 |
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