Physics at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
New York University graduates in physics earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York University Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 82 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $71,830 | $73,030 | #66 | $34,611 |
| 83 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $71,752 | $74,159 | #60 | $47,670 |
| 84 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $70,462 | $64,116 | #94 | $42,057 |
| 85 | New York University New York, NY | $69,334 | $65,992 | #90 | $24,802 |
| 86 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $69,192 | $75,585 | #57 | — |
| 87 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $68,967 | $73,407 | #63 | $46,094 |
| 88 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $68,682 | $73,103 | #65 | — |
Other Physics Credentials at New York University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,445 | $68,529 | $118,813 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,802 one year after graduating and $69,334 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, New York University ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
← All data for New York University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.