Bachelor in Mathematics

Tuition fees are 60,360 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is for students who enjoy math and want to learn how to apply it to real-world problems. This 4-year degree helps you develop strong math skills and learn how to use them in other fields like science, engineering, and social sciences.

The curriculum covers subjects like calculus, algebra, and statistics. You'll develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning. You'll also learn how to use math to model and solve problems in fields like physics, engineering, and economics.

Graduates can work as Mathematicians, Data Analysts, Statisticians, or Actuaries. They can find jobs in industries like finance, technology, or healthcare, working for companies like insurance firms, research institutions, or government agencies.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), established in 1824 in Troy, New York, is a research-intensive university with a deep focus on science, engineering and technology innovation. With about 7,500 students, including a significant international cohort, RPI emphasizes interdisciplinary study, hands-on research and entrepreneurship. The institute’s long history in technological education is matched by modern facilities and centers that encourage students to turn ideas into tangible projects and startups.

RPI’s academic strengths span engineering, computer science, architecture, cognitive science and applied sciences across undergraduate and graduate programs. The curriculum integrates lab work, project-based courses and research opportunities with faculty who lead funded projects and industry collaborations. Students benefit from maker spaces, advanced laboratories and incubators that support capstone projects, patents and launch-ready ventures. Cooperative education, internships and industry partnerships create direct pathways from study to employment.

Campus life at RPI blends a close-knit academic community with access to regional industry in the Albany-Troy corridor. International students find comprehensive support services, orientation programs and professional advising to navigate study, work authorization and career placement. Graduates are sought after for technical roles, research positions and entrepreneurial careers, reflecting RPI’s focus on practical problem solving, innovation and real-world impact.