by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with materials science programs.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials science list.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in materials science from RIT. This makes it the #5 most popular school for materials science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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RIT does not offer an online option for its materials science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
The materials science program at RIT awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in 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 materials science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials science majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 59 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.