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RIT was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from RIT. This makes it the #47 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #106 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIT was $2,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from RIT. About 70% were men and 30% were 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, 74% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RIT does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from RIT. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
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 | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 31 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| General Physical Sciences | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 791 |
| Engineering Technologies | 359 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 126 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 101 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.