Below are the key facts about this program at WPI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 255 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
WPI is in the top 15% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WPI report 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 science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 80% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of computer science 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at WPI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 90 |
| Doctoral | 6 |