by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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RPI was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for civil eng majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from RPI. This makes it the #72 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at RPI is $71,790. This is higher than $69,566, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at RPI paid an average of $2,520 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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Of the 52 civil eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RPI, about 52% were men and 48% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its civil eng 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 civil eng program at RPI make a median salary of $76,280. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from RPI in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 264 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 146 |
| Electrical Engineering | 134 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
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