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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ie.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in ie from RPI. This makes it the #77 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,458 a year. This is less than $66,838, which is the national median of all ie majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RPI, ie students borrow a median amount of $22,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ie bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,658.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of ie bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 ie majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 289 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 138 |
| Electrical Engineering | 131 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 130 |
| Chemical Engineering | 97 |
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