Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Rochester, NYMost Popular Majors
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6%Mechanical Engineering
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6%Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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4%Computer Science
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4%Informatics
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4%Photography
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4%Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Environmental Science |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | ||||
| Drawing | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||||
| Interior Design | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ||||
| Other Fine Arts and Art Studies | ||||
| Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | ||||
| Philosophy | ||||
| Product and Industrial Design | ||||
| Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing | ||||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts |
Business
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Accounting | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ||||
| Business Administration and Management | ||||
| Business/Commerce | ||||
| Finance | ||||
| Hospitality Management and Administration | ||||
| Human Resources Development | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||
| Logistics and Materials Management | ||||
| Management Information Systems | ||||
| Organizational Leadership and Team Building | ||||
| Other Management Information Systems and Services | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Research and Development Management | ||||
| Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations | ||||
| Tourism, Travel, and Hotel Services Management |
Communication & Media
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Animation, Interactive Media, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||||
| Commercial & Advertising Art | ||||
| Communication | ||||
| Film/Video & Cinematography | ||||
| Graphic Design | ||||
| Illustration | ||||
| Journalism | ||||
| Mass Communication/ Media Studies | ||||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | ||||
| Other Graphic Communications | ||||
| Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ||||
| Photography | ||||
| Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication | ||||
| Publishing & Digital Imaging | ||||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | ||||
| Web Page, Digital Multimedia, Information Resources, and Graphic Design |
Education
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Art Teacher Education | ||||
| Secondary Education |
Engineering
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Engineering | ||||
| Computer Software Engineering | ||||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | ||||
| Engineering | ||||
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ||||
| Industrial Engineering | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering | ||||
| Materials Science | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| Packaging Science |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Facilities Planning and Management | ||||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Athletic Training/Trainer |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | ||||
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | ||||
| Medical Informatics | ||||
| Physician Assistant | ||||
| Ultrasound Technician |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| International/Global Studies | ||||
| Museology/Museum Studies | ||||
| Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ||||
| Sustainable Development Studies |
Life Science
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Biochemistry | ||||
| Bioinformatics | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Biotechnology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Applied Mathematics | ||||
| Computational Mathematics | ||||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | ||||
| Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Chemistry | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Physics | ||||
| Polymer Chemistry |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ||||
| Crisis, Disaster, and Emergency Management |
Skilled Trades
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programming and Machining Technology | ||||
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing |
Social Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Economics | ||||
| Learning Theory and Experimental Psychology | ||||
| Political Science and Government | ||||
| Psychology | ||||
| School Psychology | ||||
| Urban Studies/Affairs |
Social Work
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Public Policy Analysis |
Technician Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Automation Engineer Technology / Technician | ||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician | ||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ||||
| Manufacturing Technology/Technician | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ||||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ||||
| Other Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | ||||
| Science Technology / Technicians |
Technology
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Science | ||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | ||||
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ||||
| Informatics | ||||
| Information Technology Project Management | ||||
| Telecommunications Technology |
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RIT Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 8 Reviews
38% of students gave Rochester Institute of Technology 5 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
Caroline Weiss Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
RIT’s quarter’s system is extremely demanding, but helps to provide a great work ethic to its students. Although the school is in the process of switching to semesters I am confident that the professors will continue to expect the same level of excellence from their students. Class sizes are very small for the most part. With the exception of a few large lectures most of my classes are 8-25 people. The small class size allows students to build relationships with their professors and enrich their learning experience. RIT is known for mixing disciplines. Because the student body here is so diverse it is possible to have classes where computer techs work with photographers and designers work with engineers to share their skills and help each other to learn. The schoolwork at RIT is not easy, but it is very fulfilling if you give it your all.
Diane Roberts Parent of Student
Advisers are involved in class selection Class size most are 30 or less.Lots of hands on & internships. Projects are mainly the students choice ( as long as it pertains to the subject). Participation is encouraged and rewarded. Remember the only question or comment considered dumb is the one not voiced. The faculty seems more than willing to address all questions.
RIT Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
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| Average Freshman GPA | 2.70 |
| Retention Rate | 89% |
| Minimum GPA to Graduate | 2.00 |
| Carnegie Class | Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in August. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Weekend College
- Certificate Programs
Cooperative Education Programs
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Natural Science
- Social/Behavioral Science
- Technology
- Other: hotel management, communications, print media
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Optometry
Class Sizes at Rochester Institute of Technology
- Fewer than 20 Students: 36%
- 50 - 100 Students: 14%
- 20 - 49 Students: 47%
- 100+ Students: 2%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 36% |
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| 50 - 100 Students | 14% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 47% |
| 100+ Students | 2% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 76
- Unknown and Other: 11
- Asian: 6
- African American: 4
- Latino: 3
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1
| Caucasian | 76 |
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| Unknown and Other | 11 |
| Asian | 6 |
| African American | 4 |
| Latino | 3 |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1 |
Faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology
| Total Faculty | 1,504 |
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| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 14 |
| Full-Time Professors | 3,116 |
| Male Faculty | 960 |
| Part-Time Professors | 629 |
| Women Faculty | 544 |
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