Best colleges for Physical Sciences in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
College of Staten Island CUNY, Rochester Institute of Technology and Herkimer County Community College award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in New York: 51, 13 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 New York colleges offer Physical Sciences and award 344 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…
Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn Public · Associate degree | $27,203 | 88 | 20% | — | $8,875 |
| 2 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York Public · Associate degree | $26,948 | 41 | 25% | — | $9,000 |
| 3 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside Public · Associate degree Small program | $23,219 | 14 | 24% | — | — |
| 4 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City Public · Associate degree | $19,815 | 48 | 24% | — | $7,500 |
Colleges awarding the most Physical Sciences degrees in New York
Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island Public | 51 | Not reported |
| 2 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 3 | Herkimer County Community College Herkimer Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 4 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 5 | St. John's University - New York Queens Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 New York colleges offering Physical Sciences
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn | Public | 88 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City | Public | 48 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York | Public | 41 |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center (Online) | New York | Public | 34 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx | Public | 17 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside | Public | 14 |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn | Public | 13 |
| CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | New York | Public | 9 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx | Public | 7 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121).
Top skills
What Natural Sciences Managers earn in New York
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Physical Sciences programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Physical Sciences degrees?+
College of Staten Island CUNY (51 graduates a year), Rochester Institute of Technology (13 graduates a year) and Herkimer County Community College (4 graduates a year) award the most Physical Sciences degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 New York colleges offer Physical Sciences.
How much do Natural Sciences Managers earn in New York?+
The average annual wage for Natural Sciences Managers in New York is $153,570 (median $134,680), across about 5,690 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Physical Sciences program?+
The Physical Sciences program, also known as Physical Sciences, General, focuses on the study of non-living systems within the realm of natural science. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the principles that…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop science, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?+
The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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