Physics at New York University

First-year earnings of $24,802 place New York University below the $46,482 national median for Physics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The financial case is thin at 1.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Physics's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,750 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,802 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #75 of 75 Physics programs, New York University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.