Computer Science
Master's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
$125,338Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$200,027Median earnings 4 years after
$162,992Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $125,338 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $145,571 four years after graduating (middle half: $108,475–$208,641).
Computer Science (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $161,851 | $41,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $153,588 | $34,528 |
| New York University New York | $108,067 | $30,925 |
| Pace University New York | $95,004 | $38,240 |
Other programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$104,943 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$94,722 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$90,498 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,386 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$85,723 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$85,172 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,412 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$80,196 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,263 - Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,014 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$76,974 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,280 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,787 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,427 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,833 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,213 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,790 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,927 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$60,348 - ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$54,334
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $125,338 one year after graduation and $162,992 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.