by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer highly for chemistry, placing at #148 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 148 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in New York | 9 of 23 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 33 of 59 |
The following degree levels are offered in chemistry at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, chemistry students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
Learn more about RPI, Rensselaer tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. About 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |