by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WPI. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 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 electrical engineering, placing at #44 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 44 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 21 |
Here is each degree level granted in electrical engineering at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 71 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
WPI is in the top 10% of the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WPI report a median salary of $106,899 a year. This is above $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,977 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 65% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WPI conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WPI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 71 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
