Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts (midsize city). It awarded 2,055 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science; mechanical engineering; and mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$85,022
Median earnings 4 years after
$105,724
Median earnings 10 years after
$103,470
Average net price
$43,071
Completion rate
90%
Completions (2024)
2,055
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
5,447
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,182 | $97,308 | 245 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $93,888 | $134,208 | 165 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,283 | $92,806 | 91 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Bachelor's | $85,340 | $111,103 | 83 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $89,897 | $109,386 | 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | $107,230 | $117,441 | 81 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,767 | $100,199 | 75 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | $125,917 | $139,976 | 72 |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | $127,141 | $143,717 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,419 | $93,417 | 54 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $51,711 | $75,018 | 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $147,168 | $154,407 | 41 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,218 | $105,171 | 34 |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | $93,958 | $114,409 | 33 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $72,850 | $93,298 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 231 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 211 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's | 125 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 90 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's | 71 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 62 |
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Sources: federal figures for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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