by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WPI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WPI among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #199 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 199 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 15 of 50 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 99 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 270 |
| Master’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at WPI covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 351 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 270 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WPI ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WPI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $124,359 a year. This is higher than $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
To complete a bachelor’s at WPI, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,828 in student loans. This is lower than $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI are White. Approximately 59% of graduates 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at WPI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 114 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
