by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #113 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 113 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New York | 9 of 47 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 128 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 539 |
| Master’s | 154 |
| Doctoral | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This engineering field at RPI, Rensselaer includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 539 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 15% of the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,665 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, engineering students accumulate a median of $24,271 in student loans. This is below $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 50% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 154 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 11 |
