Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $95,451* | — | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $124,969* | $145,125 | — | — |
| Cornell University | $123,494* | $124,755 | — | — |
| New York Institute of Technology | $95,525* | — | — | — |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $95,451* | — | — | — |
| Clarkson University | $95,251* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $105,380* | — | — | — |
Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $124,969 | — |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $123,494 | — |
| New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury | $44,360 | $95,525 | — |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $57,016 | $95,451 | — |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $57,950 | $95,251 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.