Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in engineering earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compares for Engineering
All 16 colleges reporting 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $211,469 | $207,767 | #1 | $162,147 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $158,915 | $144,602 | #3 | $142,225 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $150,717 | $137,143 | #4 | $101,781 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $141,008 | $134,693 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $140,404 | $150,628 | #2 | $120,243 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $125,132 | $113,944 | #9 | $112,555 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,702 | $124,103 | #7 | $95,167 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $116,924 | $102,964 | #13 | $81,287 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $114,455 | $126,913 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $114,409 | $100,749 | #15 | $93,958 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $107,278 | $109,103 | #10 | $86,913 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $107,278 | $109,103 | #11 | $86,913 |
| 13 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $105,945 | $107,747 | #12 | $92,030 |
Other Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $163,424 | — | #1 of 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $154,407 | $147,168 | #48 of 861 |
| Systems Engineering | $143,717 | $127,141 | #15 of 27 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $139,976 | $125,917 | #23 of 62 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $125,641 | $90,263 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $117,441 | $107,230 | #35 of 83 |
| Computer Science | — | $112,316 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $107,344 | $96,937 | #23 of 25 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $106,581 | $82,849 | #24 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $93,958 one year after graduating and $114,409 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for engineering ($129,974).
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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.