General Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you are interested in studying General Computer Science, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 259 general computer science degrees were granted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
General Computer Science Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s General Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 61 |
| Best Value | New York | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 364 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 364 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 41 |
| Best Value | New York | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 215 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | New York | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 97 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Computer Science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 14% women (37) and 86% men (222).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 237 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 15% were women (36) and 85% were men (201).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 64 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 49% of General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Computer Science Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 17 master’s general computer science graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 12%.*
General Computer Science Doctoral Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 5 doctoral general computer science degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Careers Related to General Computer Science
Those who complete General Computer Science program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute often pursue the following types of careers:
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | $82,846 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
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
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