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. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for nuclear engineering, coming in at #13 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 13 of 18 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in New York | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nuclear engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Nuclear Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,290 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, nuclear engineering students accumulate a median of $19,500 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 |
Learn more about RPI, Rensselaer tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 69% 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 nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 4 |
