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Electrical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

107 Bachelor's Degrees
25 Master's Degrees
10 Doctor's Degrees
Electrical Engineering is one of the majors in the engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.

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Electrical Engineering Degrees Available at RPI

RPI EE Rankings

RPI is in the top 10% of the country for ee. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 281 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 26
Best Electrical Engineering Schools 27
Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 43
Best Electrical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 47

Popularity of EE at RPI

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in ee from RPI. This makes it the #85 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do EE Graduates from RPI Make?

$83,412 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of EE Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $83,412. This is higher than $77,687, which is the national median for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in EE from RPI Cost?

$61,884 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

RPI Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RPI was $2,520 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $60,360 $60,360
Fees $1,524 $1,524
Books and Supplies $1,310 $1,310
On Campus Room and Board $17,530 $17,530
On Campus Other Expenses $1,680 $1,680

Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.

RPI Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 ee majors earned their bachelor's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in ee.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 34
Other Races 9

Does RPI Offer an Online BS in EE?

RPI does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RPI Online Learning page.

RPI Electrical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in ee from RPI. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in ee.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 0

EE Student Diversity at RPI

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 264
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 146
Biomedical Engineering 98
Chemical Engineering 86
Civil Engineering 82

View All Electrical Engineering Related Majors >

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