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Physics at University of Rochester

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Rochester compares to other colleges that offer physics.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics
• Concentrations

Physics Degrees Available at University of Rochester

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
• Master’s Degree in Physics
• Doctorate Degree in Physics

University of Rochester Physics Rankings

University of Rochester is in the top 10% of the country for physics. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York	1
Best Physics Schools in New York	1
College Major Top Ranked	1
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York	2
Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in New York	4
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	6
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	7
Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	7
College Major Top Ranked	7
Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	8
Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York	9
Best Value Physics Schools in New York	9

Popularity of Physics at University of Rochester

During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in physics.

How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from University of Rochester Have?

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, physics students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from University of Rochester Cost?

University of Rochester Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$58,276	$65,870
Fees	$1,210	$1,210

Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.

University of Rochester Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 65% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.

The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Roughly 51% 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 physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	22
Non-Resident Aliens	13
Other Races	3

University of Rochester Physics Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 77% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 41% 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 physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	18
Non-Resident Aliens	15
Other Races	3

University of Rochester Physics Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. About 38% 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 physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	10
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	4

Physics Student Diversity at University of Rochester

Here are the demographics of the physics majors at University of Rochester.

Concentrations & Focus Areas Within Physics at University of Rochester

This physics program at University of Rochester offers the following related majors:

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Optics/Optical Sciences	46

Optics/Optical Sciences at University of Rochester

University of Rochester conferred 46 completions in optics/optical sciences in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Tomwsulcer under License More about our data sources and methodologies.