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University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for general physics. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 212 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general physics. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in general physics from University of Rochester. This makes it the #20 most popular school for general physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in general physics in 2021, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general physics majors at University of Rochester.
The general physics program at University of Rochester awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in 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 general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 18 general physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Rochester, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in general physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 50 |
| Other Physics | 9 |
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