by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from RIT. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,374 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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The physics program at RIT awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RIT physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from RIT in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 31 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
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