Is Rochester Institute of Technology worth it?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Rochester, New York (large suburb). It awarded 3,925 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science; mechanical engineering; and modeling, virtual environments and simulation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$64,393
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,133
Median earnings 10 years after
$76,571
Average net price
$34,906
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
3,925
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
13,215
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $90,829 | $123,027 | 227 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $94,611 | $135,702 | 196 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,263 | $93,065 | 176 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $28,858 | $52,970 | 171 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $69,052 | $88,096 | 159 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,318 | $63,845 | 149 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $34,709 | $52,043 | 149 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $69,261 | $86,226 | 142 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $82,726 | $105,068 | 137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,469 | $102,151 | 121 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $78,298 | $100,680 | 97 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $73,273 | $83,553 | 90 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $89,032 | $138,679 | 89 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $69,834 | $94,827 | 82 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,630 | $68,862 | 77 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 208 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 164 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 139 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 92 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 86 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rochester Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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