by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #82 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 82 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in New York | 8 of 56 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Master’s | 139 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
RIT is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIT report a median salary of $135,187 a year. This is above $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIT, computer science students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT were White. About 64% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RIT. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 139 |
