by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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RIT holds a strong position among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #161 out of 259 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 67% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 73% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at RIT are White. About 43% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at RIT are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The physics program at RIT includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 26 |
RIT awarded 26 degrees in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 27% to women and 73% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (38%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.