Computing and Information Sciences Degrees

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At RIT, we believe in changing the world and improving lives through computing and information sciences. Driven by a desire to innovate, our students and faculty are at the epicenter of sophisticated, game-changing computing solutions. And we want YOU to be a part of it.

#91

National Universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

#3

Top 50 Game Design: Undergraduate Category

Princeton Review, 2024

#4

Top 25 Game Design BS Degrees

Animation Career Review, 2024

#4

Top 25 Game Design: Graduate Category

Princeton Review, 2023

#5

Game Design/Simulation Development

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

#18

Cybersecurity

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

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RIT Computing is Committed To Your Success

94%

Outcomes Rate

RIT computing grads who are employed, in grad school, or pursuing military or volunteer opportunities within six months of graduation

Computing and Information Sciences Degrees

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A National Leader in Cybersecurity

#18

Cybersecurity BS Degree

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

100%

Cybersecurity students employed or in grad school six months after graduation

RIT is home to one of the world’s leading cybersecurity education and research centers. With unprecedented access to the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute, students receive distinctive hands-on training opportunities for immersive, realistic experiences that will set them apart.

Learn more about the Global Cybersecurity Institute

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Game-Player to Game-Maker
to Game-Changer

Whether you are passionate about game art, coding, sound design, or narrative, you can hone in on a field of interest and explore the theory and skills that will launch your future in games.

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Esports National Championships

17

Games RIT Esports competes in, including Rocket League, Hearthstone, and OSU

2,300

Esports Community Members

Learn more about game design and Esports at RIT.

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Career Experience that Sets you Apart

RIT’s cooperative education program provides exposure, early and often, to a variety of engineering industries and environments. These opportunities are intentional and purposeful—and designed for you to apply your skills in real-world settings, interact with industry experts, and explore professional work environments.

100%

Co-op Participation

All computing majors participate in co-op

6th

Among top schools for co-op or internship programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Some Companies That Hire Our Graduates

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A Culture of Computing

Our community fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where students can connect and learn from one another. It’s a culture with the resources and support that makes asking for help okay. From student organizations to hackathons and events, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and make meaningful connections within the community.

Learn more about clubs and organizations

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Solving Real-World Problems Through Research

At RIT, faculty and students are solving real-world problems through computing research in our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge labs.

Learn about our Key Research Areas in Computer and Information Sciences

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