Physics
Bachelor's degree · Vassar College · Poughkeepsie, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,000Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.