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University of Rochester was ranked #33 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 #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Rochester.
Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from University of Rochester in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 33% 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 | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 | 118 |
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 340 |
| Engineering | 322 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 152 |
| Engineering Technologies | 36 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 27 |
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