by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 27 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 Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 126 |
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 63 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 126 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Cornell University is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,541 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Learn more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Cornell University granted 45 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).
Cornell University granted 43 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Cornell University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Cornell University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (30%).
Cornell University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (29%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 63 |