Mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 mathematics graduations were recorded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | New York | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 72 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 460 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | New York | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 72 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 460 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,066 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $84,973 |
| 4 years | $100,012 |
| 5 years | $106,266 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mathematics graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $100,012, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at $24,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Mathematics graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 20% women (12) and 80% men (47).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 54 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 20% were women (11) and 80% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 5 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Mathematics program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 59 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics 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 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.