by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIT among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #211 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 211 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 18 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The physical sciences area of study at RIT includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 56 |
| Materials Sciences | 23 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 14 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,838 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 66% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 2 associate’s degrees in physical sciences.
RIT is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in physical sciences from RIT were men.
The majority of physical sciences associate’s degree graduates at RIT were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a associate’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |