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, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in science, tech & society.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for science, tech & society list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Science, Technology & Society Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Science, Technology & Society Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in science, technology & society. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in science, tech & society from RPI. This makes it the #7 most popular school for science, tech & society master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in science, tech & society in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a bachelor's degree in science, tech & society from RPI. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads 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 science, tech & society.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its science, tech & society 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the science, tech & society majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 17 |
| Cognitive Science | 11 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Sustainability Science | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.