Physics Program

The physics degree program at CUNY City College 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 City College

2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY

CUNY City College is a public school that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, New York, in a predominantly urban area. City has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 15,000.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students at City scored in a range of 940 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 30% of students who applied are admitted to the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,000 and out-of-state residents pay $13,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $11,000 per year. Some students at CUNY City College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at City through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.cuny.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY City College has offered the following degree levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).