by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at RIT. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 10 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 physical sciences, coming in at #222 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 222 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in New York | 18 of 34 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The physical sciences area of study at RIT includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 56 |
| Materials Sciences | 23 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 14 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology conferred 51 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
RIT ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 65% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 63% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 21 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
RIT is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 57% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at RIT. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 47 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |