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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WPI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in aerospace engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WPI was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from WPI. This makes it the #22 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WPI is $72,303. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $65,118 for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPI, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of aerospace engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from WPI. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 315 |
| Robotics Engineering | 192 |
| Electrical Engineering | 177 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 80 |
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