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Computer Information Systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 56 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Studying Online at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Many students take online classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 153
Best Value	New York	#36 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 839
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#135 of 150
Best Value	Nationwide	#781 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 153
Best Value	New York	#36 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 839
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#135 of 150
Best Value	Nationwide	#781 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Those who finish Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$78,367
2 years	$87,872
5 years	$170,829

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 38% women (21) and 62% men (35).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Of the 23 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Among the 24 master’s computer information systems graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	15
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 16%.*

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

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The Computer Information Systems program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Artificial Intelligence	9
Information Technology	47

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.