by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how University of Rochester ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for physics. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 159 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in physics from University of Rochester. This makes it the #3 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from University of Rochester. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Rochester does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from University of Rochester in 2022, 79% were men and 21% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.