by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at RPI, Rensselaer. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer highly for physics, ranked #77 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 77 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 7 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 36 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 3 master’s degrees in physics.
RPI, Rensselaer is not yet ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 8 doctoral degrees in physics.
RPI, Rensselaer is not yet ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 37 |