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Computer Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 60 computer engineering graduations were recorded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 64
Best Value	New York	#6 of 6
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 63

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$76,042
2 years	$88,933
3 years	$99,954
4 years	$119,498
5 years	$135,609

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $119,498, compared with $100,392 for all Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $23,582.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 13% women (8) and 87% men (52).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Among the 53 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 11% were women (6) and 89% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	3
Asian	14
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 47% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Among the 7 master’s computer engineering graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 43% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 6%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

This Computer Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer Systems Technology	60

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Computer Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,455
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.