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Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology

Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology

If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Rochester Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rochester Institute of Technology sits in Rochester, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 347 computer science degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at Rochester Institute of Technology

Online coursework is an option at Rochester Institute of Technology. Among 17,098 students, 540 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,319 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rankings can help you compare Rochester Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 56
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #19 of 112
Best Value New York #46 of 55
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #76 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #90 of 637
Best Value Nationwide #537 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology

Those who finish Rochester Institute of Technology’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $93,302
2 years $91,587
3 years $93,116
4 years $135,187
5 years $142,886

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn a median of $135,187, compared with $84,315 for all Rochester Institute of Technology graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology are 19% women (66) and 81% men (281).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Among the 208 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Rochester Institute of Technology, 17% were women (35) and 83% were men (173).

Rochester Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 133
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 2
Asian 34
Two or More Races 10
International (Nonresident) 18
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

Minority students account for 27% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Rochester Institute of Technology

Among the 139 master’s computer science graduates at Rochester Institute of Technology, 22% were women (31) and 78% were men (108).

Rochester Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 113
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

Minority students account for 6% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Rochester Institute of Technology, below the national average of 12%.*

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

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Rochester Institute of Technology

This Computer Science program at Rochester Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 347

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Rochester Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
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
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

References

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