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 #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer among the top schools in the country for materials engineering, coming in at #45 out of 57 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 45 of 57 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in New York | 2 of 2 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level available for materials engineering at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in materials engineering.
RPI, Rensselaer holds a strong position among schools offering materials engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Materials Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $77,181 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, materials engineering graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $24,975, the typical 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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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of materials engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Approximately 67% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Materials Engineering | 5 |
