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.
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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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.