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 data science programs.
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The data science major at WPI is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Data Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
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 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 data science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WPI data science 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 data science majors earned their master's degree from WPI. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% 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 data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 75 |
| Sustainability Science | 7 |
| Data Analytics | 7 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 4 |
| Systems Theory | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.