Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,584 students, 666 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #45 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #45 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Those who finish Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,622 |
| 2 years | $75,229 |
| 3 years | $84,321 |
| 4 years | $93,954 |
| 5 years | $108,627 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute take home a median $93,954, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute stands at $26,915.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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