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2023 Best Physics Schools in New York

22 Colleges
$38,707 Avg Salary
$21,902 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Physics 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 Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 22 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Physics Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for physics majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Physics Schools

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

On average, physics graduates from RIT take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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 Schools in New York list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.

On average, physics graduates from Cornell take out $16,050 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Union College New York is a great place for physics students. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Schenectady.

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#4

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Rochester is a great place for physics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, physics graduates from University of Rochester carry an average student debtload of $19,000.

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Out of the 22 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that physics majors at RPI take out is $26,323.

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#6

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

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

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#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in New York ranking. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.

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#8

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY Geneseo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best physics programs. Located in the town of Geneseo, SUNY Geneseo is a public school with a small student population.

Physics majors at SUNY Geneseo take out an average of $18,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

New York University

New York, NY

With a ranking of #9, New York University did quite well on this year’s best schools for physics students. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Physics majors at NYU take out an average of $23,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $564.

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#10

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Physics Schools in New York ranking. Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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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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