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. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in materials engineering.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for materials engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in materials engineering. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in materials engineering from RPI. This makes it the #60 most popular school for materials engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in materials engineering in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Materials Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,927 a year. This is less than $74,110, which is the national median of all materials engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RPI paid an average of $2,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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The materials engineering program at RPI awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 bachelor's in materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its materials 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 materials engineering majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the materials 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 |
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