2023 Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in New York
Finding the Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 4,551 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in New York to see which graduate certificate 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 Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in New York
Check out the physical sciences graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New York Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Physical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Rochester Institute of Technology the best school in New York for physical sciences students working on their graduate certificate. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Syracuse University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in New York. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in New York list. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best physical sciences schools in New York. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,562 |
| Maryland | 932 |
| Delaware | 155 |
| District of Columbia | 190 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7,821 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
| Materials Sciences | 658 |
| Other Physical Science | 538 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 38 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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 NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.