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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RIT is in the top 10% of the country for me tech. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $65,455. This is higher than $58,773, which is the national median for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, me tech students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Of the 107 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from RIT in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% 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, 64% 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 tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 58 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 56 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 36 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 33 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 27 |
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