All RHIT majors by area
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $92,123 | $109,164 | $24,834 |
| Chemical Engineering | $82,394 | $98,341 | $24,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,062 | $96,448 | $26,161 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,732 | $95,983 | $25,612 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $71,714 | $90,484 | $26,441 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,821 | $88,155 | $24,132 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $85,977 | $112,187 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,294 | $123,753 | $24,500 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Engineering → Computer hardware engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 9.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former RHIT students earn a median $101,253 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Indiana colleges we cover. 78% graduate within six years.
RHIT majors questions
How many majors does RHIT offer?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers 20 bachelor's majors across 5 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at RHIT?
Computer Science graduates from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earn a median $123,753 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,500.
Which RHIT majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Civil Engineering graduates earn the least: a median $88,155 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology overview