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. We've also included details on how RPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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RPI is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 19 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from RPI. This makes it the #91 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #132 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from RPI. About 50% were men and 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the RPI chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RPI Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from RPI in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.