40 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

At Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute the students have distinguished themselves by founding companies while still in school, landing high-income and socially engaging jobs at a broad range of companies, and going on to prominent graduate schools.

Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants curious about the acquisition of knowledge, the creative and scientific aspects of buildings, the importance of ecological design, the power of learning, the value of hard work, and the transformative opportunities afforded the next generation of architects committed to changing the world.

At Environmental Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute environmental issues continue to be prominent in the lives of everyone. Essentially no place on the planet has escaped perturbation resulting from activities of an ever-growing human population. 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers an innovative Bachelor of Science in Music degree that integrates traditional and contemporary musical practices that span acoustic and electronic music, written composition and improvisation, performance and production, and contemporary listening strategies. 

Biotechnology and Health Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides students with a combination of skills in the biosciences, biotechnology, and economics.

At Philosophy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute you will think critically about the complex questions of our world. Search for understanding and wisdom through inquiry into essential questions regarding existence, knowledge and "how to live a good life."

Boasting unique and state-of-the-art research facilities, the students from the Nuclear Engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have access to a large electron accelerator, radiation detection laboratory, and modern computer interfacing technology. 

The B.Sc. in Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is designed for curious and motivated students who have excellent critical thinking, verbal communication, and written communication skills. Students should have strong math and science skills, along with an interest in empirical research and data analysis.

Aeronautical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is concerned with disciplines and technologies relevant to all varieties of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and space vehicles, as well as other vehicles and systems (such as submarines and wind-turbines) operating in an aerodynamic or hydrodynamic environment.

Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prepares students to enter their engineering practice dealing with chemical as well as physical processes to meet the challenges of the future. 

At Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute the aim is to provide an education in mathematics, both as a subject in itself and as a discipline to aid in the development of other social and scientific fields.

Building Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants who thrive at the intersection of Construction, Ecology and the Built Environment and are driven by a life-long commitment to investigation. 

Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides students with a broad understanding in Chemistry that prepares them to solve real world problems and for a professional career in Chemistry or a related field.

Physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides students with a solid foundation in fundamental theoretical and experimental scientific principles. It is the most popular choice for students preparing for advanced degrees at Rensselaer and elsewhere.

Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute emphasize modern molecular and cellular-level biology, providing a strong background in quantitative, physical, and chemical biology.

Economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in the global economy. 

Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is designed to prepare students for continued learning and successful careers in industry, government, academia, and consulting.

Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a relatively new engineering discipline which focuses on the application of engineering principles to human physiology. 

The Building Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a comprehensive curriculum comprising integrated design, history/theory, technology and data literacy courses as a preparation for graduates to become leaders in the rapidly changing field.

The Biological Neuroscience program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute trains students in analytical problem-solving skills using cutting-edge research approaches and technologies.