Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you are interested in studying Systems Engineering, 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 sits in Troy, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 systems engineering degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option 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.
Systems Engineering Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Systems Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 48 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 48 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Systems Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Program-wide, Systems Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 31% women (9) and 69% men (20).
Systems Engineering Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 23 master’s systems engineering degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 35% were women (8) and 65% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Systems Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Systems Engineering Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 1 doctoral systems engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Systems Engineering Concentrations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Systems Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Systems Engineering | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Systems Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Systems Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Systems Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
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.