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Physical Science in New York

Physical Science Schools in New York

513 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Physical Science is the 75th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Science Majors in New York

Physical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 456
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a physical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 30.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 14.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Physical Science Grads in New York

In this state, there are 76,190 people employed in jobs related to a physical science degree, compared to 1,111,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Science Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a physical science grad in the state is $85,300, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
243 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
5,237 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 5.09 years to complete their degree at Medgar. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,849.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. 47% of the teachers are full time.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,007.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,601. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,217.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,776. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,370 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,203. 46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,136 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Physical Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers physical science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Chemistry 1,421
Physics 1,121
Geological & Earth Sciences 573
Other Physical Science 214
Materials Sciences 96
Astronomy & Astrophysics 81
Atmospheric Sciences 61

View all majors related to Physical Science

View Nationwide Physical Science Report

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