Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 250 graduates a year
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates in computer science earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 39 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $142,800 | $135,341 | #39 | $90,625 |
| 40 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $142,680 | $125,645 | #55 | $100,596 |
| 41 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $141,691 | $144,101 | #32 | $88,587 |
| 42 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $141,528 | $134,705 | #40 | $104,943 |
| 43 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $138,468 | $121,531 | #66 | $99,007 |
| 44 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $137,931 | $121,051 | #67 | $99,756 |
| 45 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $137,611 | $146,244 | #30 | — |
Other Computer Science Credentials at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,338 | $200,027 | — |
Other Majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $125,531 | $94,722 | #1 of 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $115,100 | $85,172 | #65 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $105,768 | $80,196 | #20 of 309 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $104,596 | $83,412 | #66 of 258 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $103,306 | $74,427 | #18 of 118 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,713 | $47,925 | #30 of 1176 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,679 | $78,263 | #61 of 158 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,509 | $74,787 | #45 of 94 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $94,750 | $73,213 | #35 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,952 | $73,833 | #132 of 318 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $87,358 | $36,191 | #6 of 299 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $87,239 | $77,014 | #12 of 12 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,794 | $71,790 | #99 of 233 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $83,958 | — | #10 of 207 |
| Materials Engineering | $82,947 | $66,927 | #32 of 34 |
| Physics | $81,840 | $60,348 | #43 of 107 |
| Architecture | $75,551 | $54,334 | #11 of 78 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $104,943 one year after graduating and $141,528 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,233.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.