by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 industrial engineering.
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WPI holds a strong position among schools offering industrial engineering. In particular, it placed #23 out of 89 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Industrial Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WPI report a median salary of $92,896 a year. This is below $100,204, the median for all majors at WPI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, industrial engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,254 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 62% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the industrial engineering majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.