Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute sits in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 175 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Use these rankings to compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Electrical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #21 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 309 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 21 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #21 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 309 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Those who finish Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,173 |
| 2 years | $82,667 |
| 3 years | $94,837 |
| 4 years | $106,899 |
| 5 years | $119,442 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute take home a median $106,899, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute comes in at $26,977.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 22% women (38) and 78% men (137).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 96 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 29% were women (28) and 71% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below the national average of 42%.*
Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 71 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 13% were women (9) and 87% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 18 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 20%.*
Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 5 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
This Electrical Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 175 |
Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| 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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