Computer & Information Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sits in Troy, NY.
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Studying Online at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 277 |
| Best Value | New York | #86 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #241 of 273 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1483 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 277 |
| Best Value | New York | #86 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #241 of 273 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1483 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $94,767 |
| 2 years | $102,504 |
| 3 years | $119,658 |
| 4 years | $139,100 |
| 5 years | $151,875 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute take home a median $139,100, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $25,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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
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