by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #89 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 89 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in New York | 9 of 56 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 of 114 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer science at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 237 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 237 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 10% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $130,709 a year. This is above $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 31% of graduates 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 5 |
