by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
| Professional Certificate | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Columbia University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,065 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Columbia University granted 32 bachelor’s completions in physics, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (28%).
Columbia University granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
Columbia University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Columbia University awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).
Columbia University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in astronomy in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Columbia University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in materials science in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (67%).
Columbia University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, other in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
| Professional Certificate | 67 |