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General Physical Sciences in New York

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General Physical Sciences Schools in New York

984 Physical Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Physical Sciences is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Physical Sciences Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 884
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 9

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: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 32.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.2%
  • White: 15.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for General Physical Sciences 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 General Physical Sciences 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

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending LaGuardia will pay a net price of $7,444. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
5,237 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,733 after graduation. A typical student attending BMCC will pay a net price of $5,646. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,590 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,872.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,120.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,405 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,103 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,857. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,575 a year. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,822. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,370 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,803.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,136 Total Students

A typical student attending Hostos will pay a net price of $6,846. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,581 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Physical Sciences 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 General Physical Sciences

View Nationwide General Physical Sciences Report

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