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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- 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.