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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

7:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

44

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,985

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Physics Program

The physics degree program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center instructs students on the scientific study of matter and energy, as well as the testing and formulation of laws that govern the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Students who graduate the physics degree program may follow a career path in ecology, healthcare, archaeology, and more. Course instruction includes classes in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, and more. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer physics program.

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Also known as The Graduate Center

160 Convent Ave, New York, NY

CUNY Graduate School and University Center, a public graduate institution, is located in New York, New York. Enrollment at this school is nearly six thousand students annually. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

This school also offers undergraduate programs as well, with an average tuition for these programs approximately $5,600 yearly. Out of state and nonresidents of New York will have to pay a higher tuition rate of around $13,000 per year. Yearly tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $7,700. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $21,000 per year.

Areas of study offered at The Graduate Center include:

  • Liberal Arts
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Commerce

Students may visit the school's website to view additional information regarding enrollment and financial aid.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Graduate Center has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree0
Master's Degree10
Doctorate Degree13

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male18
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Hispanic2
White8
Non Resident Alien10

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Physics program at The Graduate Center, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 280
      • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
      • Average Annual Salary: $165590
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
      • Average Annual Salary: $199960

      Physicists

      Description

      Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 530
          • Average Hourly Rate: $64.27
          • Average Annual Salary: $133670
        • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 70
          • Average Hourly Rate: $75.96
          • Average Annual Salary: $157990

          Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

          Description

          Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

          Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

          Description

          Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

          Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

          Admission Requirements & Details

          The admissions information below may give an overview of the students CUNY Graduate School and University Center accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

          College Credits Accepted

          • AP Course Credits
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          Academics & Student Services

          Student Services

          To help students and recent graduates, CUNY Graduate School and University Center may offer services like:

          • Online course work available
          • Academic counseling for students
          • Student employment
          • Assistance to find work
          • Day care for children