by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at RIT. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 7 schools (Master’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 #182 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 182 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 15 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 14 master’s degrees in physics.
RIT is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at RIT are White. About 43% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIT granted 7 master’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 12 doctoral degrees in physics.
RIT ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at RIT are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIT granted 12 doctoral degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (58%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at RIT. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 30 |