C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
83/100 · earnings-weighted

Wentworth Institute of Technology

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Wentworth Institute of Technology campus, Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Redsox82, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,018
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
85%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wentworth Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$82,721
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$71,868
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,028
Median debt at graduation
68.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,229
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
23.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wentworth Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$85,954$121,671+14%#71 of 349#128$25,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$68,056$111,413+51%#1 of 37#1$27,000
Construction Management$81,880$111,195+17%#3 of 57#24$27,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services$73,382$101,580+45%#4 of 37#7$26,500
Electromechanical Engineering$84,375$100,012-1%——$31,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$80,401$99,617+7%#33 of 118#85$27,000
Computer Engineering$82,057$99,093-9%#125 of 189#171$27,000
Information Science/Studies$72,095$98,270+15%#19 of 148#58$26,417
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,591$97,183+42%#34 of 1176#84—
Mechanical Engineering$77,828$97,124+5%#62 of 318#262$27,000
Engineering$78,211$96,695+8%#14 of 57#43$27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$82,962$96,673-4%#159 of 258#246$26,000
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$56,310$95,526+14%#5 of 27#9—
Civil Engineering$75,001$93,402+8%#30 of 233#171$26,872
Applied Mathematics$82,152—————
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$62,947$73,979-13%#41 of 46#44—
Design and Applied Arts$50,599$68,160+32%#25 of 299#86$27,000
Architecture$47,797$67,122+0%#43 of 78#70$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wentworth Institute of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,482
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,297/mo — vs ~$1,386/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where Wentworth Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Construction Management, General
of 53 schools
#22
Project Management
of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,410 $40,410
Room $12,470
Board $6,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $63,180 $63,180

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
66%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 150 grads/yr Construction Management, General 130 grads/yr Computer Science 128 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 97 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 51 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 40 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 39 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 33 grads/yr Project Management 30 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 24 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 24 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Interior Design 21 grads/yr Industrial and Product Design 19 grads/yr Electromechanical Engineering 16 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 15 grads/yr Engineering, General 15 grads/yr Biological/Biosystems Engineering 13 grads/yr Applied Mathematics, General 8 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers
$168k/yr 212,500 jobs
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101k/yr 11,600 jobs
Architectural and civil drafters
$64k/yr 110,500 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Student Demographics

4,018
Total Students
26%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 14%
Black 10%
Asian 9%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Wentworth Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Wentworth Institute of Technology is $40,410 for in-state students and $40,410 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology a good school?
Wentworth Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Wentworth Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 4,018 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology