Materials Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$77,181
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$77,181
Materials Engineering
National Average
$75,820
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,152
All programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
26
Completers (IPEDS)
61
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$77,181
Median Earnings
Materials Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $98,908 | $17,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $96,476 | — |
| Cornell University | $90,216 | $16,199 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $90,182 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $89,925 | — |
| Michigan State University | $87,537 | $24,385 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $86,838 | $19,485 |
| Drexel University | $86,535 | $31,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $84,790 | $16,250 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $84,175 | $23,557 |
Other Programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $148,787 | — |
| Computer Science | $129,412 | $23,233 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $119,498 | $23,582 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,975 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | $105,911 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,716 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,236 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $100,012 | $23,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $98,618 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,602 | $22,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.