by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, RPI came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 21 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in compsci from RPI. This makes it the #115 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $104,943. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RPI, compsci students borrow a median amount of $61,712 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at RPI is $801 per month.
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 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
Of the 284 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from RPI in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 17 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at RPI make a median salary of $125,338. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 compsci majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 74 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.