Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.2%
- Retention Rate
- 88.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $102,051
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $252/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Master | $119,061 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $92,277 | $23,233 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $88,933 | $23,582 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $88,506 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $88,198 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $87,973 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $87,532 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $81,702 | |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master | $81,333 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $79,284 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $77,213 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $73,164 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $71,854 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $26,500 |
Outcomes Overview
RPI graduates enter the job market with strong earning power, with median salaries reaching $102,051 ten years after graduation. The typical graduate carries $23,750 in debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 23%, well below the national average of 40%. Monthly loan payments of $252 represent only 4% of a graduate's income, making repayment manageable. The school's 95.2% employment rate reflects strong demand for RPI engineers in tech, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Alumni frequently land positions at companies like IBM, Google, and Lockheed Martin. With graduates earning nearly double the national median and minimal debt burden, RPI delivers a strong return on investment for students pursuing technical careers.