by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in environmental engineering at RPI, Rensselaer. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for environmental engineering, coming in at #28 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 28 of 80 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools in New York | 3 of 9 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 17 |
The following degree levels are offered in environmental engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 7 master’s degrees in environmental engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is not currently ranked for environmental engineering at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of environmental engineering master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of environmental engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 71% 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 environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RPI, Rensselaer granted 7 master’s completions in environmental/environmental health engineering in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering | 10 |