Physical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, 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 in Troy, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 83 |
| Best Value | New York | #29 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #491 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 83 |
| Best Value | New York | #29 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #491 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,448 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $79,810 |
| 4 years | $88,071 |
| 5 years | $111,815 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute take home a median $88,071, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute stands at $23,635.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Physical Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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