by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how RIT ranks in comparison to other schools with me tech programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me tech majors, RIT came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 2 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $69,261. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,554 for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, me tech students borrow a median amount of $42,283 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,971 for all me tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me tech program at RIT is $427 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
Of the 84 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me tech from RIT in 2022, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the RIT me tech 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in me tech from RIT in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 associate's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology | 56 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 53 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 44 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 38 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.