Graduate Physics Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Here is an overview of the graduate program in physics at WPI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:

Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Undergraduate Study

Graduate Physics Degrees at WPI

The table below lists every degree level offered in physics at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	10
Master’s	7
Doctoral	3

WPI Physics Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 7 master’s degrees in physics.

Master’s Rankings

WPI has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 43% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 43% 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 physics.

Ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

WPI Physics Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 3 doctoral degrees in physics.

Doctoral Rankings

WPI has not been ranked for physics at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 67% 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 physics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Undergraduate Study in Physics at WPI

Undergraduate study is also available at WPI. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics	10

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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