by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in design from RPI. This makes it the #69 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $46,471. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RPI, design students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from RPI in 2020-2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from RPI in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
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