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University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 83 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Rochester. This makes it the #14 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Rochester was $1,970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Rochester.
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 | 110 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 336 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 298 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 153 |
| Engineering Technologies | 33 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.