by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WIT ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIT was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wentworth Institute of Technology handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,954 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIT, compsci students borrow a median amount of $66,160 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at WIT is $868 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIT was $1,265 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,410 | $40,410 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,670 | $18,670 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about WIT tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WIT does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIT Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from WIT in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIT are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | 33 |
| Information Science | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.