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Statistics

Outcome Rate Across Undergraduate Majors

Percentage of College of Engineering Technology graduates who enter the workforce or graduate study within six months

In Awarding Bachelor's Degrees

Awarding more bachelor's degrees in engineering technology than any other private university in the country.

Research and Academic Centers of Excellence

Firmly anchored throughout all of our programs, corporate relationships allow us to continue to offer our students invaluable opportunities to compliment their academic experiences, and afford our faculty cutting-edge research options.

Eisenhart Outstanding Teaching Awards

Faculty from multiple departments have been awarded RIT’s prestigious Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching.

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Why the College of Engineering Technology?

“In a world increasingly influenced by technology, the College of Engineering Technology focuses on making engineering and technology careers accessible. We believe in the unlimited potential of dedicated learners to lead, create, innovate, and apply technology to resolve problems. If you believe a career embracing the application of science and engineering principles will improve your contributions to society, the College of Engineering Technology is the right place for you.”

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High-Tech Learning Environment

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Partnering with Industry

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Meet the Dean

Our majors encourage problem-based, hands-on learning involving critical thinking, multidisciplinary teamwork, and active interaction among students, faculty, and staff. Our strong ties to industry have enabled us to shape our majors to best meet the evolving needs of the fields that employ our graduates . Our students are prepared today for tomorrow’s challenges.

S. Manian Ramkumar Dean, College of Engineering Technology 585-475-6081

Faces of RIT

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Biodegradable Packaging Carlos Diaz Acosta Associate Professor

Diaz Acosta's research in sustainable packaging led his class to a biodegradable solution. Developing corn-based packaging is not only being used to counteract the amount of food waste going into landfills, but also making the world a more sustainable place.

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Where You Belong Corinne Mendieta Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mendieta has found a home in student government. As vice president she makes sure that all students have what they need to succeed.

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Relationships Are Key to Success Jess Sudol '06 VP/Civil Dept. Manager - Passero Associates

Building relationships and honing communication skills are crucial skills for success in any field. Passero Associates has recognized the collaborative nature of RIT students. They continue to hire RIT students and graduates for their dynamic interpersonal skills as well as their knowledge.

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A Part of Something Bigger Kimberly Hedger Computer Engineering Technology

For Hedger, giving back is a special part of the RIT community that lets her impact the world, one service project at a time.

Latest News

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Join President David Munson Thursday, Sept. 12, as he welcomes the RIT community back to campus and to the beginning of a new academic year.

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Two faculty-researchers at RIT have been selected to the Class of 2024-2025 of Drexel University’s Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science (ELATES) program, designed to promote women in academic STEM fields and faculty allies of all genders into institutional leadership roles.

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The Rochester Business Journal speaks to Daniel Johnson, professor in the Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science, about how packaging influences decision making in consumers.

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The university’s two newest Ph.D. programs in cognitive science and physics offer diverse research opportunities for students and help them gain the skills and abilities needed to analyze data and grasp complex concepts. The new programs bring RIT’s total doctoral programs to 15.