by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Hunter. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #22 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #277 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 277 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 23 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 63 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The physical sciences area of study at Hunter includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 87 |
| Physics | 15 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 101 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Hunter is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter earn a median of $45,438 a year. This is lower than $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $9,000 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
Read more about Hunter tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Asian. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
