RIT Ranked Best Value University for 2025

A High-Quality Education.
A High Return on Investment.

RIT is a top 100 national university that provides financial support to 100% of first-year and transfer students. By combining generous aid packages with outstanding academic opportunities, we make a world-class education accessible to a diverse range of students.

#41

Best Value — National Universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Competitive Starting Salaries
(That are higher than the national average!)

RIT grads launch their careers with salaries well above the national average and it’s all due to dynamic majors in high-demand fields that equip students for top-paying positions in technology, engineering, computing, design, and more.

$75,600

Bachelor’s Degree Earners

$12,000 higher than national average

$90,400

Master’s Degree Earners

$9,000 higher than national average

Learn more about RIT’s career outcomes.

Financial Support That Paves The Way For Success

The cost of an education should never be a barrier. At RIT, we support students’ future success and make a world-class education within reach.

100^%

All incoming RIT first-year and transfer students receive aid

$335M⁺

Awarded annually in RIT grants and scholarships

$550M⁺

Awarded annually to students from all aid sources

Learn more about RIT financial aid and scholarships.

An Innovative, Career-Focused Education

Innovative academic majors, a nationally-ranked co-op program, accelerated dual degrees, and much more make an RIT education a true investment in your future.

A student smiling, looking at a computer screen while sitting at a desk.

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Bachelor’s Degrees

Study art and design, business, engineering, science and math, cybersecurity, photo and film, animation, the environment, computing and info tech, bioinformatics, and other exciting, innovative areas.