by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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RIT was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from RIT. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The physics program at RIT awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from RIT in 2021 were men.
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, 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 41 |
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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