Physics
Bachelor's degree · Ithaca College · Ithaca, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,850Median earnings 3 years after
$65,098Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Ithaca College earn a median of $43,850. 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
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $60,348 | $20,270 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $50,933 | $15,961 |
| CUNY City College New York | $48,908 | — |
| 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 Ithaca College make?
The median salary is $43,850 and $65,098 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.