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Computer & Information Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

198 Bachelor's Degrees
109 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.

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Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available at WPI

WPI Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

WPI is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 830 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 14
Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 36
Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 44
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 44
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 45
Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 45
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates 46
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 56
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 61
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates 83
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer & Information Sciences Graduates 100
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 121
Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 147
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income Over $110k) 151
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 153
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (With Aid) 154
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 155
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 157
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 157
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 157
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 160
Highest Paid Computer & Information Sciences Graduates 192
Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 294
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 302
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 328
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 364
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income Over $110k) 370
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 373
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 374
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 381
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (With Aid) 391
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges for Veterans 419
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 511
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 540
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income Over $110k) 547
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 548
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 554
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 578
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (With Aid) 582
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 687
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 709
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 713
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income Over $110k) 713
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences 718
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 718
Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (With Aid) 762

Popularity of Computer & Information Sciences at WPI

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 109 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WPI. This makes it the #113 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.


 

Computer & Information Sciences Student Diversity at WPI

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

WPI Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 students earned a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from WPI. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 113
Non-Resident Aliens 35
Other Races 18

WPI Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from WPI. About 26% of these graduates were women and the other 74% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in computer & information sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 29
Non-Resident Aliens 71
Other Races 1

Computer & Information Sciences Majors

Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 262
Computer Software & Applications 31
Computer Information Systems 25

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