Civil Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in civil engineering earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 colleges reporting civil 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 California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
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| 26 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $93,973 | $85,509 | #133 | $71,342 |
| 27 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $93,856 | $85,464 | #135 | $75,822 |
| 28 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $93,821 | $82,212 | #173 | $77,501 |
| 29 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $93,417 | $82,263 | #170 | $76,419 |
| 30 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $93,402 | $82,250 | #171 | $75,001 |
| 31 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $93,280 | $81,864 | #177 | $76,731 |
| 32 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $92,908 | $88,429 | #91 | $71,856 |
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 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $105,171 | $75,218 | #12 of 59 |
| 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 |
| 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 civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,419 one year after graduating and $93,417 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), 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.