Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

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RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees are for our most highly focused, forward thinking, goal-oriented students. These pathways enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost, with a guaranteed 40% scholarship for your graduate tuition.

What is a Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree?

RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees are designed for exceptional students with outstanding academic records. When you are accepted into one of these pathways you’ll become an Accelerated Scholar–an RIT student ready to amplify their learning, challenge themselves to rise higher, and position themselves for success. Through double counted credits or the use of course waivers you can earn two degrees in less time with a cost savings, while still taking advantage of cooperative education experiences, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

6 Reasons Why RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees Prepare You for Success

A Highly Selective Offer
If you are admitted to one of our Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees, you have demonstrated remarkable aptitude, capability, and potential to succeed. A bonus of this opportunity is that you will not need to apply separately for graduate study at RIT and will receive a guaranteed graduate scholarship.

Diversify Your Education
Add an MBA to your computing degree, combine your engineering studies with public policy, or dig deeper in the same field of study as a graduate student. All 80+ pathways are designed for you to pursue your professional interests and create dynamic career opportunities.

Exceptional Value
Accelerated Scholars push the boundaries of achievement, research and creativity, and career preparation by combining both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. This allows you to maximize your investment by saving time and money within a single accelerated experience.

Maximize Your Earning Potential
RIT has a rich reputation for career success across all majors. As an Accelerated Scholar, you will benefit from the experience and knowledge that comes with earning two degrees—which can lead to a higher starting salary and more earning potential over the course of your career.

Extraordinary Support
You’ll receive highly personalized academic support and advising to guide you in course selection, cooperative education and internships, undergraduate research opportunities, and overall career planning.

Expand Your Network
Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to build relationships with graduate faculty and network with professional contacts sooner as you engage in hands-on research opportunities and projects with industry partners.

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

Dual-Degree Programs (BS/MS, BS/ME)

Double Counting Model: In our accelerated dual-degree programs, RIT generally double-counts six to nine credit hours in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, enabling you to accelerate your studies to complete both degrees faster. You will find information on curriculum, course requirements, and more on the individual BS program pages.

See all Dual Degrees listed below

Accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s

Course Waiver Model: In our accelerated bachelor’s + master’s degrees, get a head start in your graduate degree by successfully completing the approved undergraduate courses that will waive some graduate course requirements. This allows you to enter the graduate degree with advanced standing, requiring less time and cost to complete your master’s.

+1 MBA

4+2 BFA/Master of Architecture

Conditional early acceptance offered to outstanding first-year applicants

Bachelor’s Degree	Master’s Degree(s)
Accounting BS	Accounting and Analytics MS
Advertising and Public Relations BS	Communication MS
Applied Mathematics BS	Applied and Computational Mathematics MS
Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS	Applied and Computational Mathematics MS Applied Statistics MS
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS	Bioinformatics MS
Biology BS	Environmental Science MS
Biomedical Engineering BS	Biomedical Engineering MS Industrial and Systems Engineering MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience BS	Bioinformatics MS
Chemical Engineering BS	Chemical Engineering MS Materials Science and Engineering MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Chemistry BS	Chemistry MS Materials Science and Engineering MS
Communication BS	Communication MS Sustainable Systems MS
Computational Mathematics BS	Applied and Computational Mathematics MS Computer Science MS
Computer Engineering BS	Computer Engineering MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Computer Engineering Technology BS	Computer Science MS
Computer Science BS	Computer Science MS Cybersecurity MS Software Engineering MS
Criminal Justice BS	Criminal Justice MS
Cybersecurity BS	Cybersecurity MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Economics BS	Artificial Intelligence MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS Sustainable Systems MS
Electrical Engineering BS	Electrical Engineering MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Environmental Science BS	Environmental Science MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS	Environmental Health and Safety Management MS
Game Design and Development BS	Game Design and Development MS
History BS	Sustainable Systems MS
Industrial Engineering BS	Engineering Management MS Industrial and Systems Engineering MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
International and Global Studies BS	Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Management Information Systems (MIS) BS	Business Analytics MS
Mechanical Engineering BS	Mechanical Engineering MS Mechanical Engineering ME Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Mechanical Engineering Technology BS	Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration MS
Mechatronics Engineering Technology BS	Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration MS
Microelectronic Engineering BS	Materials Science and Engineering MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Nutritional Sciences BS	Dietetics and Nutrition MS
Packaging Science BS	Packaging Science MS Materials Science and Engineering MS
Philosophy BS	Sustainable Systems MS
Photographic Sciences BS	Color Science MS
Physician Assistant BS/MS
Physics BS	Astrophysical Sciences and Technology MS Materials Science and Engineering MS Physics MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS Sustainable Systems MS
Political Science BS	Sustainable Systems MS
Print and Graphic Media Technology BS	Packaging Science MS
Psychology BS	Experimental Psychology MS Artificial Intelligence MS Sustainable Systems MS
Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS	Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration MS
Sociology and Anthropology BS	Communication MS Hospitality Business Management MS Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS Sustainable Systems MS
Software Engineering BS	Computer Science MS Cybersecurity MS Software Engineering MS
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BS	Communication MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS

There are two ways to become an Accelerated Scholar

Conditional Early Acceptance For Incoming First Year Students

Outstanding applicants for first-year admission to RIT may be offered conditional early acceptance to a master’s degree along with their acceptance to their bachelor’s.

Learn more about Conditional Early Acceptance

Enrolled Student Pathway For Current RIT Students

RIT students currently enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate degree may apply to join an accelerated pathway toward a master’s degree through the academic department, typically after their second or third year of study.

Learn more about the Enrolled Student Pathway

RIT’s Partnership Academic Programs

RIT has partnered with several universities to offer pathways that enable you to earn two degrees in less time by pairing your RIT undergraduate major with a graduate degree at a partner institution. Learn more about our Partner Programs in counseling, education, law, and medicine.