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Bioinformatics at Rochester Institute of Technology

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in bioinformatics.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Bioinformatics Degrees Available at RIT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics
• Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics

RIT Bioinformatics Rankings

The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for bioinformatics list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	19
Best Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	27
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Bioinformatics Graduates	32
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	35
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	38
Best Bioinformatics Colleges for Veterans	40
Highest Paid Bioinformatics Graduates	46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	50
Best Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Schools	50
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics	51
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	51
Best Bioinformatics Graduate Degree Schools	52
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	53
Best Bioinformatics Schools	59
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income Over $110k)	61
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $75-$110k)	62
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $30-$48k)	62
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $48-$75k)	62
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (With Aid)	63
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics (Income $0-$30k)	63
Best Value Colleges for Bioinformatics	65

Popularity of Bioinformatics at RIT

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in bioinformatics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in bioinformatics from RIT. This makes it the #28 most popular school for bioinformatics master’s degree candidates in the country.

RIT Bioinformatics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bioinformatics majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.

RIT Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program

The bioinformatics program at RIT awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to 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, 83% 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 bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

RIT Bioinformatics Master’s Program

Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in bioinformatics from RIT in 2021, 50% were men and 50% 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, 83% 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 bioinformatics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) under License

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