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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. 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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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 |
WPI does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences 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.
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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