by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer & information sciences at WPI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WPI among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #187 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 187 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 50 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 27 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at WPI covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 351 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 114 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WPI holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 42% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 6 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
WPI is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at WPI are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 83% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in computer & information sciences.
WPI has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in computer & information sciences from WPI identified as women.
The majority of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 100% 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 graduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WPI. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 270 |