by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WPI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WPI as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #96 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 96 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 23 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 45 |
Here is each degree level available for engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 781 |
| Master’s | 429 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
This engineering field at WPI includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 781 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WPI is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $93,954 a year. This is lower than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
To complete a bachelor’s at WPI, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $26,915 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 67% of graduates 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 524 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 51 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WPI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 429 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 18 |
