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 .

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)

What are the pros of working at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) according to real employee 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 80 reviews)); "The people I work with are great!" ((in 80 reviews)); "RIT has great benefits and a generally good atmosphere." ((in 79 reviews)); "Understanding and friendly staff" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work environment and very comfortable goals." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Low pay and very understaffed" ((in 108 reviews)); "Low salaries and they do not keep up with market demand for existing employees" ((in 31 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 26 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))

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

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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4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(1,605 total reviews)

William W. Destler

87% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,605 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

2.0

May 16, 2026

Good benefits and culture overshadowed by poor leadership

Staff specialist

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, free tuition, good 401k matching, social culture is diverse and welcoming.

Cons

Leadership is not held accountable, understaffing is the norm, so work is overloaded, staff is grossly underpaid held to more account than leadership, processes take insanely long due to understaffing / work overload. Staff just generally treated less than no upward mobility for staff positions

4.0

May 4, 2026

Great place to grow

Postdoctoral researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative Culture, Great Facilities, Supportive Staffs, Good Research Support and Beautiful Campus

Cons

Pay can be more competitive

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Flexible hours with good training, but limited shifts

Engineering tech assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, good training, laid back shifts

Cons

Hours can be limited depending on your availability

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Flexible hours with good training, but limited shifts

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