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. Find out how WPI compares to other colleges that offer mathematics.
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WPI holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics. In particular, it placed #60 out of 355 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Value Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 34 |
| Best Value Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 36 |
| College Major Best Value | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WPI, mathematics students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about WPI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Approximately 70% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. Roughly 50% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at WPI were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mathematics majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.