by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WPI stacks up against peers offering electrical engineering.
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WPI is in the top 5% of the country for electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WPI report a median salary of $106,899 a year. This is above $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,977 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at WPI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,640 | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Read more about WPI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 65% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 87% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. About 34% 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 master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WPI are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% 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 doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
The electrical engineering program at WPI breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 175 |
WPI awarded 175 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.