by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RPI, Rensselaer. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer highly for biomedical engineering, placing at #42 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 42 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in New York | 4 of 13 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 33 |
Here is each degree level granted in biomedical engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $98,618 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 48% 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
RPI, Rensselaer conferred 75 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 12 |
