RIT COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Distinct Advantages
OPPORTUNITIES
THAT ADD UP
Solid Fundamentals
You’ll be grounded in the principles
and techniques of your discipline and
have ample opportunities to explore
connections between many fields of
science and math.
Research Experience
Our faculty work with undergraduates on open-ended research
projects that may lead to publication
and professional connections.
Multidisciplinary
Background
THE PROOF IS
IN THE GRADUATE
Our degree programs blur the lines
between traditional disciplines
allowing you to combine your
interests in dozens of different ways.
Some of our degree programs—like
imaging science, bioinformatics, or
computational mathematics—are
hybrids of many different fields.
Cooperative Education
EMPLOYERS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS
WILL KNOW YOU’RE WELL PREPARED
AND READY TO GET TO WORK.
You may choose to apply for
placement in an on-the-job position
with a commercial or government
research lab that can lead to
permanent placement after graduation.
As a science or math student, we treat you like a professional and
expect professional results. As a freshman, you begin with authentic
laboratory experiences that allow you to practice science, rather than
just study it. Soon, you may find yourself working with faculty to publish
research, present findings at conferences, or file patents. Our students
travel throughout the US and the world to connect with other scientists
and mathematicians. Many choose co-op or research exchanges with
leading industrial labs and universities. Upon graduation, you’re nearly
certain to find a job in your field or go right into graduate school.
Study Abroad
RIT offers dozens of ways to
experience the international breadth
of history, fieldwork, and lab research.
BS/MS Option
The RIT College of Science offers
ten programs that combine undergraduate and graduate courses to
allow students to earn both a BS and
an MS in as little as five years.
LEARN MORE
COLLEGE of SCIENCE
84 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
Dean’s Office: (585) 475-5221
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rit.edu/admissions
rit.edu/programs
RIT COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
JOB PROSPECTS
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
BIOCHEMISTRY
TYPICAL JOBS: biochemist, research and development scientist, quality control specialist, analytical
chemist, organic chemist, inorganic chemist, physical chemist, medical chemist, and lab technician.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Merck & Co., Genencor,
Syngenta, Ortho-Clinical, University of Rochester
– Med. Ctr (Pharmacology), Rural/Metro Medical
Services, UCB, Inc., National Renewable Energy
Lab, and LMI.
CHEMISTRY
research and development scientist,
quality control specialist, analytical chemist, organic chemist, inorganic chemist, physical chemist,
medical chemist, materials scientist,
and lab technician.
TYPICAL JOBS:
Amgen, AMRI, Bridgestone
Firestone, Cerion Energies, ICB Inc, Inficon, Lockheed Martin, Mylan Technologies, National Renewable Energy Lab, Newman’s Own, OrthoClinical
Diagnostics (J&J), Pacific Northwest National Lab,
Pfizer, Qimonda, TES Environmental, University
of Rochester Lab for Laser Energetics, Vicor, and
Xerox.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS:
Chester F. Carlson Center
for Imaging Science
IMAGING SCIENCE
imaging system design/development/testing, electro-optical imaging, image
processing and analysis, imaging research and
development, color and tone calibration and reproduction, optics, defense and intelligence research,
environmental research, astronomy, medical diagnostics research and applications, and electronic
imaging.
TYPICAL JOBS:
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Adobe, Amazon, Apple,
Aptiva Imaging, Boeing, CACI, General Electric,
Google, Harris Corp., Heidelberg, Hewlett-Packard, Hover Inc., ITT Excelis, Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory, Lexmark, Lockheed Martin,
Microsoft, Motorola Mobility LLC, NASA, National
Geospatial Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center,
NVIDIA, Pictometry, LLC, Ricoh Print Production,
Sandia National Labs, Sherwin Williams, Technicolor,
The SI Organization, Valspar, and Xerox.
Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences
BIOINFORMATICS
computational biologist, gene
analyst, bioinformatics software developer,
research assistant/associate, biologics database
programmer/administrator, computer analyst/programmer, and molecular modeling assistant
TYPICAL JOBS:
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics,
Pfizer, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Anthony
IT, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Life Technologies,
Applied Biosystems, 5Linx Enterprises, Childrens’
SELECTED EMPLOYERS:
Hospital (Cambridge MA), Baylor College of Medicine, Broad Institute (at MIT), 454 Life Science, McNeil Consumer Products, The Institute for Genomic
Research, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant
Research, FM Global, UCB, Inc., US Food & Drug
Administration, University of Rochester Medical
Center, and US Dept. of Agriculture.
BIOLOGY
TYPICAL JOBS: research assistant, laboratory
technician, clinical lab technologist, biologist, pharmaceutical sales representative, technical writer,
and process developer
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: University of Washington,
Wetlands Institute, New York Blood Center, University of Rhode Island, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics,
National Center for Deaf-Health Research, Henrietta Animal Hospital, NOAACorps, Medimmune,
VWR Scientific, Lonza Biologics, NH Pharmaceutical, Seneca Park Zoo, Genencor, App Tec,
University of Rochester Medical Center.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
TYPICAL JOBS: biomedical research, human genetics counseling, agriculture, food products, pharmaceuticals and vaccine development, environment
and energy, and forensic science.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Sanofi Pasteur, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Glaxo Smithkline, University of
Rochester, iCardiac Technologies, Roswell Park
Cancer Institute, VWR International, Life Science
Inc, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, The Jackson Lab, Vaccinex, Johns Hopkins University, Yale University,
Sigma Aldrich, Life Technologies, and Merck.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
TYPICAL JOBS: environmental scientist, conservation scientist, forester/preserve superintendent,
atmospheric scientist, field technician, compliance
manager, consultant, equipment salesperson, GIS
specialist, and lobbyist.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Harvard Forest, Clarkson
University, Monroe County Department of Environmental Services, TES Environmental, Stantec
Consulting, LaBelle Associates, University of Arizona, Epcot/Disney, Burns and McDonnell, Seaworld,
University of Rochester Lab for Laser Energetics,
NYS Dept. of Parks and Recreation, US Army
Corps of Engineers, Student Conservation Assoc.,
Arcadis BBL, AGAT, Solid State Cooling Systems,
Environmental Compliance, US EPA, US F&WS,
Monroe, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties (NY) Soil
and Water Conservation Districts, American University, Greenpeace USA, and Northern Ecological
Association.
School of Mathematical Sciences
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
TYPICAL JOBS: mathematician, economist, analyst
(e.g. operations research), physicist, cryptanalyst
(codes), actuary, market researcher, and financial
advisor.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Center for Army Analysis, CIGNA Healthcare,
Citigroup Inc., Cognigen Corp., Eastman Kodak,
Epic, Global Crossing Telecommunications Inc.,
Harbridge Consulting Group, Harris Interactive Inc.,
Institute for Defense Analyses, KJT Group, LMI,
NASA, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency,
National Security Agency, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Sigma Marketing, U.S. Census Bureau, and
Xerox.
APPLIED STATISTICS
AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
TYPICAL JOBS: actuary, operations research analyst, financial analyst, market research specialist,
data analyst (e.g. biological, clinical trial), quality
assurance engineer/analyst, biostatistician, underwriter, and statistician.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Center for Army Analysis, CIGNA Healthcare,
Cognigen Corp., Corning Tropel Corp., Deloitte
Services LP, Harbridge Consulting Group, Harris
Interactive Inc., Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., LMI,
Mayo Clinic, Minitab Inc., National Grid, Novum
Pharmaceutical Research Services, Ortho-Clinical
Diagnostics, Paychex, Schott North America, U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau,
and Xerox.
COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS
TYPICAL JOBS: software engineer, computer scientist, analyst (e.g. operations research), cryptanalyst
(codes), actuary, market researcher, financial
advisor
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Bausch & Lomb Inc., Digital
Receiver Technology, Inc., Eastman Kodak, Epic,
Hewlett-Packard, Lockheed Martin Corp., Los Alamos National Laboratory, Microsoft Corporation,
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National
Security Agency, Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Thomson Reuters, University of Rochester Medical Center, and Xerox.
School of Physics and Astronomy
PHYSICS
TYPICAL JOBS: physicist, laboratory technician,
research assistant, scientific software developer,
data analyst, optical engineer, instrumentation
engineer, aerospace scientist, materials scientist,
technical consultant, high-school teacher, astronomer/astrophysicist, health/medical physicist, and
policy analyst.
SELECTED EMPLOYERS: Optimax, Ball Aerospace,
National Instruments, Naval Research Laboratory,
CFD Research Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor, Triad Semiconductor, Corning Tropel,
Epic Systems, GE Technologies, ITT Geospatial
Systems, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Micron
Technologies, Motorola, NASA Glenn Research
Center, IBM, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of Maryland, Univ. of Rochester
Lab for Laser Energetics, US Air Force, and US
Navy Nuclear Program