by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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WPI is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 396 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in compsci from WPI. This makes it the #54 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2021, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at WPI is $86,601. This is higher than $63,247, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPI, compsci students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at WPI is $595 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 183 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from WPI in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from WPI in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 31 |
| Computer Information Systems | 25 |
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