Computer & Information Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in Worcester, MA.
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Studying Online at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Many students take online classes at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 102 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #48 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #96 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1577 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 102 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #48 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #96 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1577 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,564 |
| 2 years | $102,485 |
| 3 years | $109,222 |
| 4 years | $124,359 |
| 5 years | $148,489 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute report median earnings of $124,359, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $25,828.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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