by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 15 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 physics, ranked #175 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 175 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 14 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 of 36 |
Here is each degree level offered in physics at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
RIT is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 13 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 73% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIT granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in optics/optical sciences recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at RIT. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 12 |