by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cornell University stacks up against peers offering physics.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for physics. In particular, it placed #52 out of 259 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $15,961 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Find out more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Approximately 36% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 39% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Cornell University.