Mathematics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 mathematics degrees were awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 37 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 460 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 37 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 460 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Mathematics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,292 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 40% women (12) and 60% men (18).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 23 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 4 master’s mathematics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Mathematics Doctoral Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 3 doctoral mathematics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Mathematics program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 26 |
| Other Mathematics | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mathematics graduates, 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 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.