by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with it programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, RIT came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in it from RIT. This makes it the #49 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $89,032. This is higher than $58,147, which is the national median for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, it students borrow a median amount of $67,508 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,872 for all it majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIT was $2,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in it from RIT in 2022, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIT does not offer an online option for its it bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
Of the 36 it students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from RIT, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 349 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 224 |
| Computer Information Systems | 134 |
| Information Science | 40 |
| Computer Programming | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.