by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,838 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 66% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT are White. Approximately 74% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIT awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
RIT conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
RIT conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
RIT granted 5 bachelor’s completions in physical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 2 associate’s degrees in physical sciences.
RIT is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in physical sciences from RIT were men.
The majority of physical sciences associate’s degree graduates at RIT were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates 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 associate’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIT granted 2 associate’s completions in physical sciences, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 21 |