Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 211 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in mechanical engineering earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 56 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $97,825 | $89,014 | #215 | $69,754 |
| 57 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $97,556 | $99,215 | #72 | $80,962 |
| 58 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $97,444 | $102,743 | #47 | $78,213 |
| 59 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $97,308 | $85,690 | #259 | $78,182 |
| 60 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $97,270 | $92,581 | #153 | $65,905 |
| 61 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $97,159 | $98,782 | #79 | $68,359 |
| 62 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $97,124 | $85,528 | #262 | $77,828 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,230 | $117,441 | — |
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 |
| 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 mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $78,182 one year after graduating and $97,308 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), 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.