by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Rochester. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Rochester among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #20 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 20 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 1 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
University of Rochester is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, physics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Rochester granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Rochester. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 44 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 26 |