Physics

Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 40.08

$24,802Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,334Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,750Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at New York University earn a median of $24,802 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). Median debt is $22,750, about 92% of first-year earnings.

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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from New York University make?

The median salary is $24,802 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,750.

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