by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for physics, ranked #57 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 57 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 3 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 15 master’s degrees in physics.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 12 doctoral degrees in physics.
Columbia University is in the top 15% of the country for physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 16 professional certificate degrees in physics.
Columbia University has not been ranked for physics at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 94% of physics professional certificate degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The majority of physics professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 69% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 32 |