Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Every electrical engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the ee program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute stacks up to those at other schools.WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 6,920.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Electrical Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
WPI Electrical Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in EE
- Master’s Degree in EE
WPI Electrical Engineering Rankings
There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in ee, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE Student Demographics at WPI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
WPI Electrical Engineering Master’s Program
Of the students who received a ee master's degree from WPI, 53% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in ee.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Concentrations Within Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 82 |
Related Majors
- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
Careers That EE Grads May Go Into
A degree in ee can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 8,190 | $156,250 |
| Electrical Engineers | 7,520 | $113,920 |
| Electronics Engineers | 3,830 | $120,700 |
| Engineers | 3,090 | $109,220 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,880 | $135,140 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Runningonbrains under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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