by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how RPI, Rensselaer ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer engineering.
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RPI, Rensselaer is the best school in the country for computer engineering. In particular, it placed #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
Computer Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $119,498 a year. This is higher than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, computer engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,582 in student loans. This is lower than $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 36% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of computer engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of computer engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% 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 computer engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The computer engineering program at RPI, Rensselaer breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 60 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 60 completions in computer/computer systems technology/technician recently — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).