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

RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(1,605 total reviews)

William W. Destler

87% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 11, 2026

great company

A/v engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

has a great and diverse culture

Cons

there is no cons to this company

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

Review

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays 16/hr and free meal during break in shift

Cons

none that I can think of

5.0

Feb 19, 2026

Strengthening Technical Expertise While Supporting Students

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as a Graduate Assistant has been an incredibly rewarding experience. This position not only helped me gain deeper technical knowledge in my field, but also gave me the opportunity to connect with students and support them in addressing their concerns. Being able to guide, mentor, and interact with students has strengthened both my professional and interpersonal skills.

Cons

No significant cons, overall a very positive experience.

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