Physical Sciences Schools in New York
3,827 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in New York
Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 2,067 |
Master’s Degree | 700 |
Associate Degree | 500 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 463 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 463 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 463 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 97 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 97 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 12.4%
- Black or African American: 7.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
- White: 43.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
- Other Races: 6.6%

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in New York
110,370 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in New York
A typical salary for a physical sciences grad in the state is $101,310, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs in NY
There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $17,232.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.
Request InformationStudents who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,640. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate.
Request InformationThis private institution charges an average net price of $32,462. 100% of the teachers are full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,091. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.
Request InformationPhysical Sciences Careers in NY
Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:
Job Title | NY Job Growth | NY Median Salary |
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Chemistry Professors | 18% | $90,220 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 17% | $97,390 |
Chemists | 12% | $76,750 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 10% | $151,150 |
Related Majors in New York
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.
Major | Annual Graduates in NY |
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Engineering | 12,696 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 11,836 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 5,092 |
Engineering Technologies | 3,941 |
Architecture/Urban Planning | 1,677 |
Natural Resources & Conservation | 1,628 |
Agriculture | 1,525 |
Military Technologies & Sciences | 143 |
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References
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