Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how RPI, Rensselaer compares to other colleges that offer general architecture.
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RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 10% of the country for general architecture. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 72 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in general architecture.
General Architecture students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $67,304 a year. This is below $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, general architecture students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of general architecture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general architecture bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in general architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general architecture master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general architecture master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are Asian. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in general architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general architecture majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The general architecture program at RPI, Rensselaer includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 56 |
RPI, Rensselaer granted 56 completions in architecture in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).