Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Eng - Chemical Engineering;M.S. - Chemical Engineering;, D.Eng. - Chemical Engineering;Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering;

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Ph.D. degree represents the highest level of academic preparation. With it, a student can expect to maintain technical competence and contributions throughout a professional career. It is usually the preferred degree for research and development in industry and government and for teaching.The master's degree represents an intermediate level of academic preparation. It is often the optimal degree for careers in engineering design. The Master of Science requires a thesis. It may be used for professional entry, but is also well suited to students who wish to measure their ability to get a Ph.D. without commitment of extra time beyond that required for an M.S. A special optional master's program is available for this purpose. The Master of Engineering degree involves formal course work only, and does not require a thesis.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999