by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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WPI is in the top 10% of the country for civil eng. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 248 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from WPI. This makes it the #126 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #120 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,419 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
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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The civil eng program at WPI awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WPI does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WPI Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in civil eng from WPI in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 377 |
| Electrical Engineering | 177 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 152 |
| Robotics Engineering | 146 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
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