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Medical Illustration and Informatics at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,345/yr (-50% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (53,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #3 of 3 Medical Illustration and Informatics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Medical Illustration and Informatics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$762K	$749K	$648K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	21	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$228,064

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,776

48% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,096

173% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $25,345/yr fall 50% below the $50,660 national median for Medical Illustration and Informatics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Medical Illustration and Informatics's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 3 schools offering Medical Illustration and Informatics in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

Five-year earnings of $69,096 show a 173% jump from the $25,345 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 13,225 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $118,776 over four years — 48% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Computer occupations, all other $108,970/yr

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Medical Illustration and Informatics at Rochester Institute of Technology?

A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Medical Illustration and Informatics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Medical Illustration and Informatics careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $647,614 in decade earnings vs $761,686 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Medical Illustration and Informatics from Rochester Institute of Technology?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →