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Biophysics at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you plan to study Biophysics, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. Get started with the following essential facts.

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 biophysics degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbia University in the City of New York

Online coursework is an option at Columbia University in the City of New York. Of 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Biophysics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biophysics graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).

Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 6 bachelor’s biophysics degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 67% of Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Biophysics Graduates

Those who complete Biophysics program at Columbia University in the City of New York go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biophysics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.