by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RPI, Rensselaer. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 19 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 electrical engineering, ranked #50 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 50 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in New York | 5 of 20 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer is in the top 10% of the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $102,236 a year. This is above $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, electrical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $24,625 in student loans. This is below $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, 85% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Approximately 26% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
RPI, Rensselaer granted 68 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (26%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 10 |
