by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nuclear 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 as a strong choice for nuclear engineering, coming in at #14 out of 20 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 14 of 20 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in New York | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nuclear engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 5 master’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is not yet ranked for nuclear engineering at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 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 master’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 4 doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is not currently ranked for nuclear engineering at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nuclear engineering from RPI, Rensselaer identified as men.
The largest share of nuclear engineering doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% 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 nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 Nuclear Engineering | 16 |