by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at University of Rochester. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Doctoral 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 #18 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 18 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 1 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 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 awarded 44 master’s degrees in physics.
University of Rochester is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Among recent graduates, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 41% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Rochester granted 27 master’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 26 doctoral degrees in physics.
University of Rochester is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 38% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Rochester awarded 13 doctoral completions in optics/optical sciences in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Rochester. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 43 |