Physics

Bachelor's degree · Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY

CIP 40.08

$48,374Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,281Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $48,374 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $27,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
$60,348$20,270
Cornell University
Ithaca
$50,933$15,961
CUNY City College
New York
$48,908—
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$44,562$21,341
New York University
New York
$24,802$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $48,374 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.