Systems Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Master's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in systems engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Compares for Systems Engineering
All 27 colleges reporting systems 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 | $227,052 | $199,943 | #1 | $151,271 |
| 2 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $178,619 | $162,532 | #4 | $118,363 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $168,407 | $174,335 | #2 | $118,944 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $163,769 | $166,505 | #3 | $115,443 |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $154,775 | $135,833 | #15 | $135,107 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $154,767 | $135,616 | #16 | $119,258 |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $152,854 | $139,188 | #13 | $115,773 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $152,353 | $160,639 | #5 | $122,914 |
| 9 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $149,291 | $158,901 | #6 | $104,584 |
| 10 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $145,788 | $156,315 | #7 | $111,229 |
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| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $145,507 | $147,982 | #9 | $124,293 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $145,507 | $147,982 | #10 | $124,293 |
| 14 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $144,307 | $146,718 | #11 | $109,325 |
| 15 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $143,717 | $126,558 | #20 | $127,141 |
| 16 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $142,846 | $135,960 | #14 | $117,455 |
| 17 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $141,618 | $124,286 | #21 | $115,680 |
| 18 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $137,935 | $121,063 | #23 | $110,877 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Engineering | $114,409 | $93,958 | #10 of 16 |
| 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 systems engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $127,141 one year after graduating and $143,717 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for systems engineering?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for systems engineering graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is systems engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for systems engineering ($144,565).
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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.