by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in mechanical engineering.
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RIT is in the top 5% of the country for mechanical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 130 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 86 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at RIT report a median salary of $82,078 a year. This is below $84,315, the median for all majors at RIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at RIT, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $27,308, the typical median for all majors at RIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,030 | $58,260 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of mechanical engineering associate’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering associate’s degree graduates at RIT are Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a associate’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RIT are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
The mechanical engineering program at RIT includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 89 |
RIT conferred 89 completions in mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).