by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 25 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 design & applied arts, placing at #71 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 71 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in New York | 3 of 39 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 95 |
The table below lists every degree level available for design & applied arts at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
RPI, Rensselaer is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer earn a median of $71,567 a year. This is below $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 79% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer are White. About 38% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in game and interactive media design in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
