Engineering & Applied Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Every engineering & applied physics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the applied physics program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute stacks up to those at other schools.WPI is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and approximately 6,920 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering & Applied Physics section at the bottom of this page.
WPI Engineering & Applied Physics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics
WPI Engineering & Applied Physics Rankings
Applied Physics Student Demographics at WPI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied physics majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Careers That Applied Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in applied physics 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 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Engineers | 3,090 | $109,220 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,880 | $135,140 |
| Physicists | 360 | $150,170 |
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.