by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Rochester ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Rochester, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Roughly 47% of graduates 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at University of Rochester.
This physical sciences program at University of Rochester includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 113 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Materials Science | 9 |