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Physical Sciences at University of Rochester

If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what University of Rochester has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and approximately 11,741 students attend the school each year. Of the 2,035 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester in 2021, 68 of them were physical sciences majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

University of Rochester Physical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences

University of Rochester Physical Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at University of Rochester compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The physical sciences major at University of Rochester is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 35
Most Focused Physical Sciences Schools 96
155
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 235

In 2021, 83 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from University of Rochester. This makes it the #14 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 38 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physical Sciences Student Demographics at University of Rochester

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Rochester.

University of Rochester Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

32% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from University of Rochester. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.

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About 56% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at University of Rochester are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 38
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

University of Rochester Physical Sciences Master’s Program

33% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from University of Rochester. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in physical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 31
International Students 36
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

University of Rochester also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 38 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Rochester. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Physics 118
Chemistry 52
Materials Sciences 10
Geological & Earth Sciences 9

Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for University of Rochester.

Occupation Jobs in NY Average Salary in NY
High School Teachers 74,830 $85,300
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7,330 $161,670
Professors 6,440 $112,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4,400 $79,340
Chemists 3,360 $85,590

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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