Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Troy, New York (small city). It awarded 1,783 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science; mechanical engineering; and aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$75,120
Median earnings 4 years after
$98,311
Median earnings 10 years after
$102,051
Average net price
$36,228
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
1,783
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
5,714
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,833 | $92,952 | 251 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $104,943 | $141,528 | 219 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,263 | $98,679 | 130 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,213 | $94,750 | 89 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,427 | $103,306 | 81 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $83,412 | $104,596 | 70 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $94,722 | $125,531 | 70 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,790 | $86,794 | 55 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,925 | $99,713 | 55 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | $54,334 | $75,551 | 49 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | $74,787 | $98,509 | 44 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $80,196 | $105,768 | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $85,723 | $107,173 | 30 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $36,191 | $87,358 | 29 |
| Physics | Bachelor's | $60,348 | $81,840 | 28 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 237 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 146 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 50 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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