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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Private Nonprofit · General
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit institution in Worcester, MA. With a 59% admission rate. Enrolls 5,344 students, offers 15 programs with earnings data, and has a 89% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
59%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
5,344
Completion Rate
89%
Cost of Attendance
$75,678
In-State Tuition
$59,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,070
Programs
17
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 15 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($76K)
Showing 15 of 15 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $93,888 | $148,489 | $75,678 | 1.2x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $89,897 | $105,931 | $75,678 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,193 | — | $75,678 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $85,340 | — | $75,678 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,767 | $100,777 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,283 | $102,711 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,182 | $100,164 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,994 | — | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 9 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,419 | $97,994 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 10 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,218 | $98,303 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 11 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,850 | $106,505 | $75,678 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,711 | $82,976 | $75,678 | 0.7x | |
| 13 | Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $125,087 | $75,678 | — | |
| 14 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $85,313 | $75,678 | — | |
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $72,494 | $75,678 | — |