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Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

What traits are you looking for in a school for Materials 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 is located in Worcester, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 materials engineering degrees were granted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Studying Online at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Many students take online classes 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.

Materials Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Materials Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #2 of 4
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 3
Best Value New England (Region) #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #30 of 60
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 59

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #2 of 4
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 3
Best Value New England (Region) #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #30 of 60
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 59

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Materials Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Materials Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 33% women (6) and 67% men (12).

Materials Engineering Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Of the 12 master’s materials engineering degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

Worcester Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of Materials Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Materials Engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Minority students account for 17% of Materials Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below the national average of 24%.*

Materials Engineering Doctoral Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Among the 6 doctoral materials engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Worcester Polytechnic Institute gender breakdown of Materials Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Materials Engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Materials Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Materials Engineering Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

This Materials Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Materials Engineering 18

Top-Paying Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Materials Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Materials Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Cost Estimators $80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Materials Engineers $52,129

References

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