by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at Princeton University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #15 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 15 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 6 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University awarded 19 master’s degrees in physics.
Princeton University is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 84% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University awarded 25 doctoral degrees in physics.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University are Non-Resident Alien. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Princeton University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 20 |