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Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 120 aeronautical engineering graduations were recorded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 5
Best Value New York #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 9
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 74

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #2 of 5
Best Value New York #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 9
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Aeronautical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Aeronautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $67,387
2 years $72,877
3 years $77,477
4 years $84,061
5 years $98,049

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $84,061, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Aeronautical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 22% women (27) and 78% men (93).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Of the 92 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 20% were women (18) and 80% were men (74).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 45
Hispanic / Latino 17
Black / African American 4
Asian 13
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Among the 22 master’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Of the 6 doctoral aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of Aeronautical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Aeronautical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Aeronautical Engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

This Aeronautical Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering 120

Highest-Paying Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Aeronautical Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Aeronautical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Aerospace Engineers $63,328

References

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