by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in materials engineering at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer among the top schools in the country for materials engineering, coming in at #50 out of 60 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 50 of 60 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in New York | 3 of 3 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level available for materials engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 5 master’s degrees in materials engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer has not been ranked for materials engineering at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of materials engineering master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were Asian. About 40% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 5 doctoral degrees in materials engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is not currently ranked for materials engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of materials engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| 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 Materials Engineering | 15 |