Physics

Bachelor's degree · CUNY City College · New York, NY

CIP 40.08

$48,908Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at CUNY City College earn a median of $48,908 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948).

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
$60,348$20,270
Cornell University
Ithaca
$50,933$15,961
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester
$48,374$27,000
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$44,562$21,341
New York University
New York
$24,802$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from CUNY City College make?

The median salary is $48,908 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.