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- School Code: 280300
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47.41%FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,034Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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Electrical Engineering Degree
The electrical engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prepares students for careers in computer systems design, embedded systems design, distributed systems design, network systems design, wireless systems design, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic, and related communications systems. Program courses include: communication systems and their components, electrical power generation systems, superconductors, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer electrical engineering degrees.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Also known as RPI, Rensselaer
76-01 147th St, Flushing, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a nonprofit private institution located in Troy, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 6,700.
Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Engineering
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Engineering Technology
- Architecture
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among students accepted to RPI are in the range of 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1870 - 2170 on the SAT exam. Approximately 40% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 21% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at rpi.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $47,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Red Hawks participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.rpi.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. RPI, Rensselaer has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 83 |
Master's Degree | 28 |
Doctorate Degree | 16 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 92 |
Female | 35 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 9 |
Black | 6 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 43 |
Multiple Races | 7 |
Non Resident Alien | 54 |
Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Electrical Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Hourly Rate: $70.33
- Average Annual Salary: $146300
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $74.38
- Average Annual Salary: $154710
Aerospace Engineers
Description
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Electrical Engineers
Description
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electrical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.43
- Average Annual Salary: $106970
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.38
- Average Annual Salary: $98540
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Description
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronics engineers, except computer employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $42.49
- Average Annual Salary: $88380
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $51.64
- Average Annual Salary: $107410
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates RPI, Rensselaer accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute may provide services to students like:- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis