by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RPI, Rensselaer. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $88,071 a year. This is below $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
To complete a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,635 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. Roughly 46% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RPI, Rensselaer granted 32 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
RPI, Rensselaer granted 10 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
RPI, Rensselaer conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in physics, other recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
RPI, Rensselaer granted 1 bachelor’s degree in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
