We'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. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in science, tech & society.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in science, technology & society. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in science, tech & society from RPI. This makes it the #7 most popular school for science, tech & society master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in science, tech & society in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Science, Tech & Society Student Diversity at RPI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the science, tech & society majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
RPI Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Program
The science, tech & society program at RPI awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going 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 science, tech & society.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
0
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
1
RPI Science, Technology & Society Master’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 science, tech & society majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 science, tech & society.
by our College Data Analytics Team
