Engineering Technologies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
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Studying Online 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.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 854 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 37 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #810 of 852 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 854 |
| Best Value | New York | #32 of 37 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #810 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,042 |
| 2 years | $88,933 |
| 3 years | $99,954 |
| 4 years | $119,498 |
| 5 years | $135,609 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $119,498, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $23,582.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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.