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Physical Sciences in New York

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
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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

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.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
261 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of 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.

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258 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Students 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.

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LaGuardia Community College

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

Students 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.

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

Of 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.

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215 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This 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.

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199 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of 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.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Of 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%.

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SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

This 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.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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Physical Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
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

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
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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