Decent professors, but program is very expensive - Graduate Student RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Employee Review

Q: Is RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) a good company to work for?

RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,775 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Tutor and Lab Assistant .

4.0

Jun 8, 2026

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Pros

Decent professors, remote class options

Cons

Very expensive program, paying more for the piece of paper (degree) and useless knowledge than anything

Question 2

Does RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

Accepted Answer

85% of RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

Accepted Answer

Research Assistant (83), Graduate Research Assistant (82), Teaching Assistant (68), Student Worker (55), Graduate Teaching Assistant (34), Graduate Assistant (31), Graduate Student (24), PhD Student (17), Assistant Professor (15), Tutor (13), Associate Professor (12), Lecturer (12), Lab Assistant (11), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (10), Dining Services (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people I work with are great" ((in 86 reviews)); "Also the work hours are flexible and your are allowed to work in and out as per your convenience provided the work is done." ((in 83 reviews)); "RIT has great benefits and a generally good atmosphere." ((in 75 reviews)); "Understanding and friendly staff" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work environment and very comfortable goals." ((in 28 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and very understaffed" ((in 114 reviews)); "Low salaries and they do not keep up with market demand for existing employees" ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 24 reviews)); "College is expensive and minimum wage is hard to pay tuition and rent from." ((in 16 reviews)); "Bad manager and HR doesn't seem to care" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) locations?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, Henrietta, New York, West Henrietta, Durham, Tuxedo Park, Lyons, Scottsville, Syracuse, Tempe, Detroit, Charlotte, Houston, Honolulu, Sacramento, San Jose, Denver, Seattle, Rockville, Jacksonville, Miami, Boston, Cambridge, Pittsfield, Farmington Hills, Main Settlement, Rochester Junction

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