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WPI was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ee majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in ee from WPI. This makes it the #36 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2021, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ee from WPI in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 65 students who earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from WPI in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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