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Here, hands-on learning leads to real-world earning.

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96%

Co‑op employers who have said they would hire their RIT co‑op student for a full‑time position

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$76,500

Average Starting Salary of Bachelor’s Degree Earners

$10,000 higher than national average

$87,200

Average Starting Salary of Master’s Degree Earners

$5,000 higher than national average NACE Dialog

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RIT Grads. Real Results.

Our alums are well-prepared to hit the ground running on day one. They are leading their fields in a range of dynamic industries, all thanks to their unique RIT experience.

  • Sebastian Nazario-Colon, far left, made his red-carpet premiere at Festival de Cannes last month, exactly one year after he graduated from RIT.
    Film and Animation
    Sebastian Nazario-Colon ‘24
    • Co-editor, Cannes-nominated documentary ‘Fillos do Vento: A RAPA’
    • 100 Sutton Studios

    Drawing on his documentary filmmaking skills, faculty mentorship, and his Study in LA experience at RIT, Sebastian co-edited an immersive film that premiered at the Festival de Cannes.

    Follow Sebastian’s story from RIT to the red carpet

  • Jayden Neal will lead the development and manufacture of the Vortex, a product to improve the milking process, in his family’s new business UdderWays.
    Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
    Jayden Neal ‘25
    • Chief Technology Officer
    • UdderWays

    With the skills he gained at RIT, Jayden developed an award-winning dairy technology now on its way to transforming farms across the country.

    Discover how Jayden’s degree is helping him innovate the milking process

  • Justin W. Flory sitting on a planter wearing a bright red fedora hat
    Networking and Systems Administration
    Justin W. Flory ‘20
    • Fedora Community Architect
    • Red Hat

    At RIT, Justin developed skills in open source, gained real-world experience through a UNICEF co-op, and volunteered with Red Hat—building the foundation for his leadership role in the global Fedora Project.

    Discover how RIT powered Justin’s open source career

  • Nuzhat Minhaz sits on a table holding a laptop that is open to a screen displaying information about her company called Priva C.
    Computing and Information Technologies
    Nuzhat Minhaz ’23
    • Product Manager
    • Microsoft

    Nuzhat’s participation in a campus hackathon inspired her to launch her own startup, PrivaC, an app that aids cybercrime victims in Bangladesh. Now a product manager at Microsoft, she leads groundbreaking projects that enhance programming tools and experiences worldwide.

    Discover Nuzhat’s journey from student to technology trailblazer

  • From left, Sean Malony ’12, Max Lopez ’12, and Cami Kwan ’15 recently launched their new series, 'Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs'. The series leans into the trio’s earnest approach to animation, which they credit to the minor in philosophy they all completed at RIT.
    Film and Animation
    Max Lopez ’12
    Sean Malony ’12
    Cami Kwan ’15
    • Partners
    • Apartment D

    This alumni trio attributes their success with Apartment D and Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs to RIT’s interdisciplinary education—including diverse coursework and the Study in LA program—that gave them a broad skill set beyond animation.

    From RIT to animation studio founders—read their story

  • Rohit Crasta ’13 (game design and development) is lead game designer for 'The New York Times'.
    Game Design and Development
    Rohit Crasta ‘13
    • Lead Game Designer
    • New York Times

    Building on the strong foundation he gained at RIT, Rohit transformed his passion for game design into a thriving career crafting clever puzzles that promote social interaction.

    Discover how Rohit turned his RIT education into a career creating games

  • Becky Yaeger '18 (new media design) was back on the RIT campus during the spring 2025 semester for the annual Creative Industry Days. She has regularly represented companies at the event that connects students with industry professionals and career opportunities.
    New Media Design
    Becky (Drexler) Yaeger ’18
    • Lead Product Designer
    • The Walt Disney Company

    Becky credits RIT’s new media design program—with its real-world projects, diverse coursework, and multiple co-ops— for preparing her to lead user experience design for ESPN’s streaming platforms at Disney.

    Read how Becky’s RIT experience shaped ESPN UX design

  • Phil Nguyen sitting in a restaurant holding a plate of sushi.
    Computer Science
    Phil Nguyen ’15
    • Co-Owner
    • Umai Revolving Sushi

    Phil used the tech prowess he gained at RIT to open Umai Revolving Sushi, the first conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Rochester, NY. Combining his expertise in technology with a passion for efficiency, Nguyen developed systems to both enhance the dining experience and make it more efficient, giving the staff more quality time to interact with customers.

    Read how Phil’s innovation is transforming the culinary experience for his customers

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