Rochester Institute of Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rochester Institute of Technology at a glance

• 13,215

  students enrolled

• 3,679

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $34,906

  average net price a year

  Tuition $55,784

• $65,457

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $76,571

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  54% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Rochester Institute of Technology

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Monroe County, where the college is.

• 70

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Monroe County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,409

  median household income

  Monroe County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to engineering (24 open), operations (14 open), data & analytics (1 open), security (1 open), product (1 open), finance (3 open).

Hiring most: Ralliant (17), CDS Monarch (7), Cooper Companies (3), TES Staffing (3), The College at Brockport, State University of New York (3), WorldWide Electric (3), CDS Life Transitions (2), Honeywell (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (24), Operations (14), Sales (5), Administration (4), Finance (3), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Monroe County/Rochester Workforce Development Board.

• Rochester Career Center, NYSDOLRochester · 585-238-8100 · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• RochesterWorks Career CenterRochester · 585-258-3500 · Mon - Thur - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• RochesterWorks! New York State Department of LaborRochester · M-F: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Veterans Outreach CenterRochester · 585-546-1081 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Rochester Institute of Technology?

Rochester Institute of Technology enrolls about 13,215 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Rochester, New York. It awards about 3,679 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rochester Institute of Technology?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rochester Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,457 six years after entry and $76,571 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Rochester Institute of Technology awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Rochester Institute of Technology?

70 open professional jobs are listed in Monroe County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Ralliant has the most openings.