Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out 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
Distance learning is available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 127 |
| Best Value | New York | #42 of 48 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #628 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 127 |
| Best Value | New York | #42 of 48 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #628 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,761 |
| 2 years | $72,448 |
| 3 years | $80,997 |
| 4 years | $90,665 |
| 5 years | $101,973 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $90,665, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute stands at $24,271.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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