by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #95 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 95 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 6 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
| Professional Certificate | 67 |
This physical sciences area of study at Columbia University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 75 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 73 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 39 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 62 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 48 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 67 professional certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physical sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 108 |