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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical sciences majors, RPI came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 10 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from RPI. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RPI paid an average of $2,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,530 | $17,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from RPI in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the RPI physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RPI Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from RPI in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 941 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 126 |
| Engineering Technologies | 91 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 76 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.