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. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer highly for aeronautical engineering, placing at #36 out of 73 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in aeronautical engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,061 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, aeronautical engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Approximately 49% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 92 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 6 |
