by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in design from RPI. This makes it the #69 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $36,191. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RPI was $2,520 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,530 | $17,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RPI Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of design master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Music | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
