by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Cornell University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #117 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 117 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 9 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 126 |
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 63 |
This physical sciences area of study at Cornell University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 123 |
| Physics | 84 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 76 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Cornell University is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
Learn more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 63 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Cornell University is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cornell University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 126 |