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 me.
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RPI is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in me from RPI. This makes it the #62 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,833 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at RPI is $641 per month.
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 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 me program at RPI awarded 212 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 13 |
RPI does not offer an online option for its me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from RPI make a median salary of $85,723 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a master's degree in me from RPI. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 146 |
| Electrical Engineering | 134 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| Civil Engineering | 82 |
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