by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how RPI, Rensselaer compares to other colleges that offer biomedical engineering.
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RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 15% of the country for biomedical engineering. In particular, it placed #34 out of 156 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Biomedical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $98,618 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, biomedical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 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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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 48% 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Approximately 53% 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 doctoral in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biomedical engineering majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The biomedical engineering program at RPI, Rensselaer includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 104 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 104 completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).