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 business administration.
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RPI is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #121 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Business Administration & Management Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in business administration from RPI. This makes it the #741 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $47,925. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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Of the 56 business administration students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RPI, about 70% were men and 30% were 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, 57% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from RPI make a median salary of $87,386 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from RPI in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 59 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
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