by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Cornell University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cornell University among the top schools in the country for physics, coming in at #68 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 68 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 5 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University conferred 23 master’s degrees in physics.
Cornell University holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 39% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 16 doctoral degrees in physics.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cornell University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |