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. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in me from RIT. This makes it the #28 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,263 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at RIT is $354 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% 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, 78% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the RIT me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from RIT make a median salary of $87,056 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
The me program at RIT awarded 68 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to 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, 75% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 182 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 173 |
| Industrial Engineering | 83 |
| Chemical Engineering | 48 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 45 |
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