Physics at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$74,531
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,531
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
52
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$15,961
Median Debt
0.21
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$133/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$74,531
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
Other Programs at Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.