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, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in environmental engineering.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from RPI. This makes it the #43 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from RPI. About 27% were men and 73% 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, 64% 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 environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its environmental engineering 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.