Architecture/Urban Planning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you are interested in studying Architecture/Urban Planning, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 22 |
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 47 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #194 of 223 |
Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Architecture/Urban Planning program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,282 |
| 2 years | $52,316 |
| 3 years | $59,016 |
| 4 years | $67,304 |
| 5 years | $74,873 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute take home a median $67,304, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates
Graduates of the Architecture/Urban Planning program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $116,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Historians | $89,780 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Landscape Architects | $88,491 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,609 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $61,167 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.