by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at RPI, Rensselaer. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #110 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 110 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New York | 8 of 48 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 129 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 539 |
| Master’s | 154 |
| Doctoral | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This engineering field at RPI, Rensselaer includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 154 master’s degrees in engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Approximately 53% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 66 doctoral degrees in engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
Among recent graduates, 79% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 61% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 11 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is not yet ranked for engineering at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 91% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Approximately 82% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 539 |