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.
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.
Conditional early acceptance offered to outstanding first-year applicants
Bachelor’s Degree | Master’s Degree(s) |
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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 | |
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS | Bioinformatics MS |
Biology BS | Environmental Science MS |
Biomedical Engineering BS |
Biomedical Engineering MS Industrial and Systems Engineering MS |
Biomedical Sciences BS | Health and Well-Being Management 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 | |
Communication BS |
Sustainable Systems MS |
Computational Mathematics BS |
Applied and Computational Mathematics MS Computer Science MS |
Computer Engineering BS |
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS |
Computer Engineering Technology BS | Computer Science MS |
Computer Science BS | |
Criminal Justice BS | Criminal Justice MS |
Cybersecurity BS |
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS |
Economics BS |
Artificial Intelligence MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS Sustainable Systems MS |
Electrical Engineering BS |
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS |
Environmental Science BS |
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS |
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS | Environmental Health and Safety Management MS |
Exercise Science BS | Health and Well-being Management MS |
Game Design and Development BS | Game Design and Development MS |
History BS | Sustainable Systems MS |
Industrial Engineering BS |
Industrial and Systems Engineering MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS |
International and Global Studies BS | Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS |
Journalism BS | Communication MS |
Management Information Systems (MIS) BS | Business Analytics MS |
Mechanical Engineering BS |
Mechanical Engineering MS 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 | |
Packaging Science BS | |
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 Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS |
Political Science BS | Sustainable Systems MS |
Print and Graphic Media Technology BS | Packaging Science MS |
Psychology BS |
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 | |
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BS |
Communication MS Science, Technology and Public Policy MS |
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.
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.
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.
Contact
For general questions about RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees, contact accelerated@rit.edu.