by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WPI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WPI as a strong choice for civil engineering, coming in at #51 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 51 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 10 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 20 |
The following degree levels are granted in civil engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
WPI is in the top 15% of the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,859 a year. This is below $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
To complete a bachelor’s at WPI, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 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 |
Find out more about WPI tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Roughly 69% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WPI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Civil Engineering | 5 |
