Other Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Other Engineering, take a look at what Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in Worcester, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 other engineering graduations were recorded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,584 students, 666 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Other Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Other Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 54 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 54 |
Earnings for Other Engineering Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Those who finish Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Other Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,311 |
| 2 years | $78,814 |
| 3 years | $91,318 |
| 4 years | $100,952 |
| 5 years | $123,289 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Other Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute take home a median $100,952, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Other Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Other Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 43% women (6) and 57% men (8).
Other Engineering Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 13 master’s other engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below 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 Other Engineering Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
This Other Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Engineering | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Other Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Other Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Other Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.