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2023 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

22 Colleges
$39,260 Avg Salary
$22,756 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Physics is the #64 most popular major in New York with 1,121 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York

Check out the physics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Physics Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Rochester Institute of Technology to be the best school for physics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

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#3

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Union College New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in New York. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Schenectady.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Rochester is a great place for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#6

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Skidmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.

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#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

With a ranking of #7, Syracuse University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

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#8

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY Geneseo ranked #8 on this year’s Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Geneseo, SUNY Geneseo is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for physics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

New York University

New York, NY

New York University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $564.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 638
Maryland 288
New Jersey 272
District of Columbia 79
Delaware 37

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to A. T. Service.

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