Mathematics & Statistics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics & Statistics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 44 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #42 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #14 of 44 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #42 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,024 |
| 2 years | $65,194 |
| 3 years | $76,378 |
| 4 years | $95,633 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute take home a median $95,633, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute stands at $19,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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.