by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #47 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 47 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in New York | 3 of 12 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in chemical engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 10% of the country for chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,212 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,332 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about RPI, Rensselaer tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 60% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 11 |
