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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rochester Institute of Technology's large campus is located in a suburban setting near Rochester, New York. Known for its career-focused approach, RIT attracts a diverse student body with strong interests in technology, art, and design. A distinctive feature is its emphasis on experiential learning, with cooperative education programs integrated into many curricula, plus global campuses in several countries.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$59,828/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$57,016/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 55% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$24,475	$97,900	6.1x
$30K – $48K	$25,200	$100,800	5.9x
$48K – $75K	$25,561	$102,244	5.9x
$75K – $110K	$30,655	$122,620	4.9x
$110K+	$34,772	$139,088	4.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$57,016	$228,064	2.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Rochester Institute of Technology

39 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	78	$94,611/yr	Very High	5.0x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	77	$89,032/yr	Very High	5.0x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	74	$90,829/yr	Very High	4.4x
Computer Systems Networking Compare across schools	74	$73,367/yr	Very High	4.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	73	$71,358/yr	Very High	3.5x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	70	$69,052/yr	Very High	3.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	68	$56,513/yr	Very High	2.9x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	64	$78,298/yr	Moderate	3.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	61	$82,726/yr	Very High	3.2x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	61	$72,764/yr	High	3.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	60	$76,263/yr	Very High	3.0x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	60	$74,921/yr	Very High	2.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	60	$73,984/yr	High	3.4x
Computer Programming Compare across schools	59	$83,875/yr	Very High	2.7x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	59	$74,923/yr	High	3.1x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	59	$69,834/yr	Very High	3.3x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$72,344/yr	High	3.5x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	56	$69,261/yr	Moderate	2.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	56	$51,040/yr	High	2.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	55	$42,762/yr	Very High	2.4x
General Sales Compare across schools	54	$45,947/yr	High	2.2x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	53	$75,227/yr	High	3.1x
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	52	$73,355/yr	Very High	2.2x
Electromechanical Instrumentation Compare across schools	52	$69,755/yr	Moderate	3.0x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	50	$71,549/yr	High	2.1x
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	46	$73,273/yr	High	2.4x
Physics Compare across schools	41	$48,374/yr	Very High	1.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	38	$35,872/yr	Moderate	1.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	36	$36,664/yr	High	1.8x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	34	$35,449/yr	High	0.8x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	30	$41,895/yr	High	1.8x
Biology, General Compare across schools	30	$34,630/yr	High	1.8x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	30	$32,044/yr	High	2.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	28	$34,318/yr	High	1.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	25	$34,709/yr	High	1.4x
American Sign Language Compare across schools	23	$31,969/yr	High	1.2x
Medical Illustration and Informatics Compare across schools	21	$25,345/yr	High	2.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	20	$36,318/yr	Low	1.0x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	17	$28,858/yr	High	1.3x

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