Physics
Bachelor's degree · Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
$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
| College | Earnings (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.