Physics at University of Rochester
What traits are you looking for in a physics school? To help you decide if University of Rochester is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physics program.University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and approximately 11,741 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
University of Rochester Physics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
- Master’s Degree in Physics
University of Rochester Physics Rankings
There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in physics, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics Student Demographics at University of Rochester
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Rochester.
University of Rochester Physics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within Physics
If you plan to be a physics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. 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 |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 44 |
| General Physics | 30 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics 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 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 1,430 | $117,370 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
| Physicists | 950 | $138,920 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Tomwsulcer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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