General Engineering Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study General Engineering Science, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 general engineering science degrees were granted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Engineering Science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Engineering Science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
General Engineering Science Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 5 master’s general engineering science degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering Science master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Science Graduates
Students who finish General Engineering Science program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Engineering Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
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.