Engineering Technology at RIT

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rochester Institute of Technology
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<p>My son is a junior in HS, and considering RIT.</p>

<p>He's a hands-on learner, and told me that he doesn't want to sit behind a desk all day. Although he's pretty good at math, he's also the type who would probably get bored doing the level of mathematical analysis that an engineering curriculum requires. He'd rather make something.</p>

<p>I was wondering how the engineering technology curriculum compares with the engineering curriculum. How much time is spent in the lab in ET, as compared with engineering? How much math and complex analysis is there?</p>

<p>Is the workload heavier in engineering, or is it merely different (my son would probably be happier working in a lab at 2AM than doing a physics problem set).</p>

<p>If anyone can help with explaining the difference, that would help.</p>

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<p>I suggest that you call RIT Admissions. I am sure they will be happy to explain it. I know they talked about it on the tour, but I don’t recall much – perhaps less emphasis on theory and more emphasis on practical application. Seems like they have really interesting programs within Engineering Technology and the job placement data looks good too.</p>