by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Hunter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Physics Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Hunter. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Hunter. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hunter does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hunter Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Hunter in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hunter are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 130 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.