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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, WPI came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 229 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 80 students received their master’s degree in me from WPI. This makes it the #23 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at WPI is $78,182. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at WPI is $756 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WPI was $1,610 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 | $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 274 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from WPI. About 63% were men and 37% were 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, 71% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the WPI me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from WPI make a median salary of $107,230 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students graduated with a master's degree in me from WPI. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 177 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 152 |
| Robotics Engineering | 146 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 97 |
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