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. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in environmental engineering.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from RPI. This makes it the #43 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The environmental engineering program at RPI awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 environmental engineering majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 289 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 138 |
| Electrical Engineering | 131 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 130 |
| Chemical Engineering | 97 |
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