by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WPI ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, WPI came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 350% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in general business from WPI. This makes it the #52 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at WPI paid an average of $1,610 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WPI general business 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 general business majors earned their master's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% 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 master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 44 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 15 |
| Management Information Systems | 9 |
| Marketing | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.