by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIT. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #30 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT highly for accounting, coming in at #450 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 450 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in New York | 40 of 69 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 105 of 184 |
The following degree levels are available for accounting at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
RIT holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #30 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 30 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIT report a median salary of $64,041 a year. This is lower than $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIT, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,125 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. Roughly 76% of graduates 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology conferred 3 associate’s degrees in accounting.
RIT has not been ranked for accounting at the associate’s level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in accounting from RIT identified as women.
The largest share of accounting associate’s degree graduates at RIT are Asian. About 33% of graduates 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 associate’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIT granted 3 associate’s completions in accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 15 |
