Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compares for Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
All 59 colleges reporting aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $125,514 | $114,210 | #3 | $78,980 |
| 2 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $116,350 | $108,810 | #10 | $81,835 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $115,706 | $105,285 | #14 | $71,068 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $115,075 | $121,333 | #1 | $80,225 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $114,620 | $100,935 | #24 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $111,349 | $102,417 | #21 | $76,881 |
| 7 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $110,956 | $109,014 | #9 | $63,169 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,498 | $97,816 | #36 | $85,509 |
| 9 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $106,633 | $97,099 | #38 | $76,856 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $106,171 | $96,609 | #39 | $78,320 |
| 11 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $106,134 | $113,261 | #4 | $83,639 |
| 12 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $105,171 | $92,614 | #45 | $75,218 |
| 13 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $104,422 | $106,167 | #12 | $81,022 |
| 14 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $103,022 | $110,524 | #8 | $81,057 |
| 15 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $102,756 | $116,637 | #2 | $68,607 |
Other Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Credentials at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,937 | $107,344 | — |
Other Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $134,208 | $93,888 | #50 of 349 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $111,103 | $85,340 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,386 | $89,897 | #34 of 258 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,554 | $77,994 | #30 of 94 |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,199 | $78,767 | #52 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,308 | $78,182 | #59 of 318 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $95,430 | $86,193 | #8 of 54 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,417 | $76,419 | #29 of 233 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $93,298 | $72,850 | #6 of 37 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $92,806 | $78,283 | #68 of 118 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,112 | — | #11 of 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $78,719 | — | #32 of 46 |
| Biology | $75,018 | $51,711 | #52 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,218 one year after graduating and $105,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering ($98,207), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.