by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SUNY at Albany. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SUNY at Albany highly for physical sciences, coming in at #258 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 258 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 22 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 60 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at SUNY at Albany, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The physical sciences field at SUNY at Albany includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 35 |
| Physics | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Albany handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
SUNY at Albany holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Albany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,585 a year. This is below $64,293, the median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
To complete a bachelor’s at SUNY at Albany, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,319 in student loans. This is higher than $23,564, the typical median for all majors at SUNY at Albany.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,460 |
| Fees | $3,531 | $3,531 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY at Albany were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SUNY at Albany. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 18 |
