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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, WPI came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 198 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 109 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WPI. This makes it the #113 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 students earned a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from WPI. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the WPI computer & information sciences 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, 69 computer & information sciences majors earned their master's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% 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 & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 260 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 23 |
| Computer Information Systems | 7 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
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