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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
57
Optimistic
56
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings $69,261/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #44 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $743K $728K $670K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.2x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 57 56 56

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$228,064
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$118,776
48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$89,798
30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,261 at Rochester Institute of Technology come in 11% above the national median of $62,227 for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $69,261 far exceeding the $28,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #44 out of 59 programs, Rochester Institute of Technology's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $69,261 to $89,798 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 13,225 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $118,776 over four years — 48% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at Other Schools

California State University Maritime Academy ($98,661) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($93,433) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($93,433) Central Connecticut State University ($73,788) Metropolitan State University of Denver ($72,334) New England Institute of Technology ($70,916) Western New England University ($69,326) Purdue University-Main Campus ($67,093)

Other Majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

Computer Science ($94,611) Computer Engineering ($90,829) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($89,032) Computer Programming ($83,875) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,726) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($78,298) Mechanical Engineering ($76,263) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($75,227)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rochester Institute of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program score?
A score of 56/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Rochester Institute of Technology trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →