Why Study Packaging Science at RIT?
Unsure which engineering path fits you? Hear from RIT students on how they found their passion in Packaging Science and turned hands-on lab work into paid co-ops at top brands like Mattel, Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo.
Why study Packaging Science at RIT? Discover how Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) integrates engineering, sustainable materials science, creative design, and business strategy to prepare students for high-demand careers across consumer goods, tech, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.
Program Key Facts & Outcomes:
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100% Outcomes Rate: 100% of RIT Packaging Science BS graduates enter full-time employment or advanced study.
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$75,000 Median Starting Salary: High-earning career paths in packaging engineering, structural design, and sustainable packaging development.
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82% Major Lab Component: 82% of required College of Engineering Technology courses in this major include an integrated hands-on lab.
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Only Required Co-op Program in the Nation: Includes two required blocks of full-time, paid cooperative education (co-op) to build real industry experience before graduation.
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Top Employer Connections: Industry partners and recruiters include Tesla, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon, Kraft Heinz, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, Hasbro, and Colgate-Palmolive.
What is Packaging Science? RIT Packaging Science is a dynamic major that combines engineering physics (shock, vibration, compression) and materials science (polymers, paper, glass, metal) with sustainable design and marketing to protect products, improve supply chain efficiency, and create eco-friendly packaging solutions.
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