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Physical Sciences Schools in New York

4,572 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,449
Associate Degree 976
Master’s Degree 647
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 402
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 402
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 402
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21

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: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
261 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#4

LaGuardia Community College

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

This public school has an average net price of $7,444. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,242 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,689.

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $57,648 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340.

#8

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,646 a year. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

Physical Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Physicists 22% $126,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $63,790
Geoscientists 19% $71,050
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 18% $84,510
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Professors 17% $88,970
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Chemists 12% $76,750
Materials Scientists 11% $107,790
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150
Physical Scientists 10% $97,370
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer & Information Sciences 18,431
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

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