by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at The Graduate Center. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 11 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Graduate Center as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #130 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 130 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 11 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 83 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
The physical sciences area of study at The Graduate Center includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General | 44 |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 27 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center conferred 50 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
The Graduate Center ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center are Non-Resident Alien. About 34% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center handed out 44 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
The Graduate Center holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. Approximately 45% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The Graduate Center. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 44 |