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. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer software.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, RIT is in the top 1% of the country for computer software students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in computer software from RIT. This makes it the #29 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $69,052. This is higher than $34,082, which is the national median for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the computer software program at RIT is $692 per month.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 152 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer software from RIT in 2022, 86% were men and 14% 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, 70% 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 computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the RIT computer software bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
The computer software program at RIT awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in 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 computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 349 |
| Computer Information Systems | 134 |
| Information Technology | 114 |
| Information Science | 40 |
| Computer Programming | 27 |
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