by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how WPI ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, WPI came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in general business from WPI. This makes it the #52 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from WPI. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The general business program at WPI awarded 38 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 22 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
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