Mathematics & Statistics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics & Statistics, 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 located in Troy, NY.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 30 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #458 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 30 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 83 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #458 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,066 |
| 2 years | $69,579 |
| 3 years | $87,033 |
| 4 years | $102,128 |
| 5 years | $109,464 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $102,128, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at $24,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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.