RIT Ranked Among Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs 2025
Featuring a world-renowned co-op program, a track record of successful career outcomes, and unmatched research opportunities, RIT is ranked as one of the best engineering programs in the nation.
Turn Engineering Knowledge
Into Engineering Know-How
RIT’s nationally-ranked co-op and internship program connects engineering students with a network of more than 3,000 employers where they can get paid, real-world experience in industry.
Isabella Daquita
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op: SpaceX
“I saw the co-op program as an opportunity to get hands-on work in industry while in college. During my final week of co-op, I told my managers that I really wanted to come back full time, and we kicked off the return process. I start at SpaceX on August 1.”
Jason Smith
Major: Industrial Engineering
Co-op: Walt Disney World
“My co-op experiences were extremely valuable. Beyond learning what a professional work experience looks like and what engineers really do, I was able to understand the industry and type of company I wanted to work for. My final co-op experience was with the Industrial Engineering team at Walt Disney World, which solidified my desire to work there and paved the way for me to get hired full-time after graduation.”
Carter Miller
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op: Teknic
“RIT has a really good emphasis on group work and communications that proved invaluable when working with an interdisciplinary team at Teknic trying to complete a sophisticated automated machine in a short period of time.”
Learn more about RIT’s co-op program.
RIT’s Engineering Alumni Are Everywhere
From computer chips and sensor systems to solar powered helicopters and NASA Mars missions, RIT engineering alumni are making an impact across a wide range of industries.
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Clayton Turner Named Acting Associate Administrator of NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate
Clayton Turner, a 1990 graduate in electrical engineering, is the Acting Associate Administrator of the Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA, focusing on space exploration. Turner encourages students to pursue their passions, drawing on his own experiences at RIT and his commitment to STEM education.
Discover how RIT shaped Turner’s career and fueled his passion for space exploration
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![RIT Alumnus, Matt Hartensveld, wearing a clean suit holding up a thin piece of glass in the shape of a semicircle.]()
RIT Alumnus Recognized as a Rising Star in Microelectronics Innovation
Matt Hartensveld, an RIT alumnus and chief technology officer at Innovation Semiconductor, has been named a SEMICON West 20 Under 30 awardee for his innovative advancements in LED display technologies and significant contributions to the microelectronics industry.
See how academic support fueled Hartensveld’s groundbreaking research
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![RIT alumna, Erin Crowley Ellis, sitting at an table outside.]()
RIT Grad Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment Testing with High-Tech Start-Up
Mechanical engineering alumna Erin Crowley Ellis co-founded Sanatela Medical Solutions, developing a patented tissue engineering system which allows researchers to test the effectiveness of chemotherapy in a controlled cellular environment before administering treatments to patients.
Learn how Ellis is leveraging her engineering background to impact patient care
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Graduate Uses RIT Engineering Skills to Excel in Auto Racing
Matt Giuffre, a 2017 engineering alumnus from RIT, has leveraged his analytical skills and racing passion to achieve national championship success in the 944 Spec class while advancing his career as a senior engineer at Toyota.
Learn how Giuffre’s RIT education shaped his impressive automotive career
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RIT Alumnus Builds a Multimillion-Dollar Optical Sensing Startup
RIT graduate Michael Oshetski ’03 turned a casual airport conversation into a thriving business, co-founding Micatu to revolutionize optical sensing technology and now shaping the future of sensing with light.
Find out how a Oshetski’s idea led to a multimillion-dollar company
Research: Where Curiosity Sparks Innovation
From day one, hands-on undergraduate research is a vital component of an RIT engineering education. Students work alongside internationally recognized faculty on ground-breaking research that’s moving the world forward.
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NASA Taps RIT Talent for Groundbreaking Astronaut Monitoring Tool
RIT students, faculty, and alumni are working with NASA’s Moon to Mars initiative to develop a training device and monitoring tool that will improve astronaut health during extended space travel.
Learn about the next generation of engineers making history with NASA
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National Science Foundation Backs RIT’s Vision for a Carbon-Free Grid
Bing Yan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at RIT, has been awarded a 2024 CAREER Award from the NSF to enhance smart grid management through innovative integration of renewable energy resources and advanced storage solutions.
Find out how Yan’s groundbreaking work is making renewable energy more efficient
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RIT Researchers Pioneering Future of Heart Pump Diagnostics
Jason Kolodziej and a multidisciplinary team at RIT are developing an advanced non-invasive monitor using AI and improved sensor technology to assess the health of ventricular assist devices, enhancing patient care for those with heart failure.
Uncover the innovative research behind the next generation of heart pumps
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U.S. Space Force Invests $9.9 million in RIT’s Cutting-Edge Research
RIT has received a $9.9 million grant from the U.S. Space Force to advance national defense technologies through research in areas like advanced sensors, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
Discover how RIT’s collaboration with the U.S. Space Force is opening new avenues for research
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Advancing Biocomputing with Breakthrough DNA Processing Technology
RIT researchers, led by Amlan Ganguly, are developing a microfluidic circuit that uses DNA for data storage and processing, offering a compact and sustainable alternative to traditional data centers
Find out how engineering students are contributing to this cutting-edge research
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![engineering faculty researchers Dongfang Liu, Xudong Zheng, and Qian Xue display the seal whisker specimen they are modeling their advanced sensor array on for improving underwater detection and recognition.]()
Naval Research Laboratory Funding Supports RIT Research on New Standards for Sensor Sensitivity
RIT researchers are developing an advanced underwater detection system inspired by harbor seal whiskers, supported by a grant from the Naval Research Laboratory, to enhance sensor sensitivity and accuracy using artificial intelligence and innovative design.
Discover how RIT researchers are tackling complex challenges in marine detection
Tech-Infused Degrees for a Tech-Infused World
- Aerospace Engineering Option - Mechanical Engineering BS
- Artificial Intelligence Option - Electrical Engineering BS
- Automotive Engineering Option - Mechanical Engineering BS
- Bioengineering Option - Mechanical Engineering BS
- Biomedical Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Chemical Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Clean and Renewable Energy Option - Electrical Engineering BS
- Computer Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Computer Engineering Option - Electrical Engineering BS
- Electrical Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Energy and the Environment Option - Mechanical Engineering BS
- Engineering Exploration
- Industrial Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Integrated Electronics Certificate
- Mechanical Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Microelectronic Engineering BS
(Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees available) - Robotics Option - Electrical Engineering BS
- Secure Systems Option - Computer Engineering BS
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