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Computer Information Systems at Rochester Institute of Technology

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Rochester Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rochester Institute of Technology is in Rochester, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 169 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Online Class Availability at Rochester Institute of Technology

Distance learning is available at Rochester Institute of Technology. Among 17,098 students, 540 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,319 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Rochester Institute of Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how Rochester Institute of Technology’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 46
Best Value	New York	#31 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#47 of 153
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#122 of 150
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#745 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 46
Best Value	New York	#31 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#47 of 153
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#122 of 150
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#745 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology

Graduates of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,536
2 years	$67,420
3 years	$73,485
4 years	$86,702
5 years	$101,985

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology take home a median $86,702, compared with $84,315 for all Rochester Institute of Technology graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology are 29% women (49) and 71% men (120).

Computer Information Systems Associate’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Of the 24 associate’s computer information systems graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Among the 65 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 22% were women (14) and 78% were men (51).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	12
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 35% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Among the 44 master’s computer information systems graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, 57% were women (25) and 43% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	29

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Of the 14 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	11

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Rochester Institute of Technology

This Computer Information Systems program at Rochester Institute of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	35
Artificial Intelligence	22
Information Technology	45
Informatics	67

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Rochester Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.