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. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer as a strong choice for environmental engineering, coming in at #32 out of 79 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 32 of 79 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools in New York | 3 of 9 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 17 |
The following degree levels are offered in environmental engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in environmental engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer holds a strong position among schools offering environmental engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Environmental Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer earn a median of $79,269 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of environmental engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of environmental engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 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 bachelor’s in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in environmental/environmental health engineering recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering | 7 |