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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Program in Science and Technology Studies

Troy, NY

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Overview

Program in Science and Technology Studies / Program in Science and Technology Studies is located in Troy, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 2
Doctoral Degrees 5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

35
Applied
18
Accepted
11
Enrolled
51%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 1st January 1st Yes
Spring deadline August 15th August 15th Yes
Summer deadline January 1st January 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements Writing sample
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Writing sample

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 600
TOEFL IBT score: 100
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards January 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

24
Total Graduate Students
29%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 16.67%
Black or African American 4.17%
White or Caucasian 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 4.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 4.17%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (62%)
Female (37%)

Faculty

16
Total faculty
Full-time - 15
Part-time - 1
Male (11)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Policy studies, science studies, technology studies
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
30,324

Location & Contact

Address 110 8th Street
Troy, NY  12180-3590
United States
Contact Dr. Atsushi Akera
Graduate Program Director
Email: akeraa@rpi.edu
Phone: 518-276-2314

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