by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at The Graduate Center. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The Graduate Center highly for physics, coming in at #99 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 99 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 10 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 17 master’s degrees in physics.
The Graduate Center ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center handed out 13 doctoral degrees in physics.
The Graduate Center is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Among recent graduates, 92% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |