Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option 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.
Chemical Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 159 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 159 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 159 |
Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,835 |
| 2 years | $72,881 |
| 3 years | $79,662 |
| 4 years | $89,036 |
| 5 years | $100,777 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Chemical Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $89,036, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Chemical Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Chemical Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Chemical Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 36% women (28) and 64% men (49).
Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 57 bachelor’s chemical engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 46% were women (26) and 54% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below the national average of 34%.*
Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 15 master’s chemical engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 7% of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below the national average of 22%.*
Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 5 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Chemical Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 77 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Chemical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
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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