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 WPI ranks in comparison to other schools with computer software programs.
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WPI was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer software majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in computer software from WPI. This makes it the #36 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor's degree at WPI is $86,193. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,082 for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WPI paid an average of $1,610 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,960 | $57,960 |
| Fees | $910 | $910 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,072 | $18,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of computer software bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WPI computer software bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WPI Online Learning page.
Of the 7 computer software students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WPI, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 260 |
| Computer Information Systems | 7 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.