by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with physical science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical science majors, RIT came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general physical sciences. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in physical science from RIT. This makes it the #4 most popular school for physical science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in physical science in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physical science students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $74,681. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,209 for all physical science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical science majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 physical science majors earned their associate's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Physical Sciences from RIT in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 physical science majors earned their master's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 master's in physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 40 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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