RPI
RPI Majors
RPI awards bachelor's degrees in 39 fields, about 1,379 a year. The largest are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 250 | $104,943 | $141,528 | $23,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 162 | $73,833 | $92,952 | $25,000 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 117 | $73,213 | $94,750 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | 75 | $80,196 | $105,768 | $24,250 |
| Electrical Engineering | 69 | $83,412 | $104,596 | $24,625 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 65 | $74,427 | $103,306 | $26,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 62 | $94,722 | $125,531 | $23,582 |
| Chemical Engineering | 61 | $78,263 | $98,679 | $25,332 |
| Business Administration | 58 | $47,925 | $99,713 | $26,000 |
| Architecture | 56 | $54,334 | $75,551 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 53 | $71,790 | $86,794 | $26,979 |
| Physics | 42 | $60,348 | $81,840 | $20,270 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 | $85,172 | $115,100 | $27,000 |
| Design | 34 | $36,191 | $87,358 | $25,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | 29 | $74,787 | $98,509 | $22,750 |
| Biology | 28 | $26,717 | ||
| Chemistry | 22 | $27,000 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 20 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering | 18 | $77,014 | $87,239 | $19,500 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 15 | |||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 14 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 14 | $66,927 | $82,947 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 13 | |||
| Economics | 8 | |||
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 7 | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | 7 | |||
| Cognitive Science | 7 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 7 | |||
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 6 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | $83,958 | $27,000 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | |||
| Communications | 3 | |||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |||
| Broadcasting and Digital Media | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Geology and Earth Science | 2 | |||
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 1 | |||
| Music | 1 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at RPI?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Computer Science (250), Mechanical Engineering (162), Aerospace Engineering (117), Mathematics (75), Electrical Engineering (69).
Which RPI majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Computer Science ($141,528), Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($125,531), Computer and Information Sciences ($115,100), Mathematics ($105,768), Electrical Engineering ($104,596). Earnings are reported for 18 of RPI's 39 programs.
How many majors does RPI have?
RPI awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names RPI uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
