Physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$88,071
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$88,071
Physics
National Average
$53,059
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,152
All programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
44
Completers (IPEDS)
778
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,270
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$169/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$88,071
Median Earnings
Physics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $166,156 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $88,601 | $23,886 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (this school) | $88,071 | $20,270 |
| University of Notre Dame | $87,137 | $21,500 |
| Portland State University | $83,259 | $22,358 |
| University of Arizona | $81,191 | $20,500 |
| University of Chicago | $81,076 | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $80,433 | $21,500 |
| University of California-San Diego | $77,660 | $18,000 |
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.