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Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 255 | $129,412 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 233 | $84,101 |
| Chemical Engineering | 109 | $90,212 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 102 | $98,618 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | 101 | $84,061 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 91 | $102,236 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 76 | $82,861 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 74 | $119,498 |
| Civil Engineering | 70 | $82,696 |
| Mathematics | 66 | $100,012 |
| Industrial Engineering | 54 | $98,602 |
| Physics | 44 | $88,071 |
| Architecture | 42 | $67,304 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 36 | $71,567 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 | $84,290 |
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3 required essays
Why are you interested in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Discuss your interests in the field of electronic arts, and state how this is reflected in your portfolio, if one has been submitted.
Describe your interest in the music major and your goals. Please include completed course work in music, private music instruction, musical performance and production experience, or completed independent projects.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.