by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RPI, Rensselaer. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RPI, Rensselaer highly for civil engineering, ranked #58 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 58 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in New York | 4 of 14 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 40 |
Here is each degree level granted in civil engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer earn a median of $84,869 a year. This is below $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, civil engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,979 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, 60% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 1 |
