Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 5,447 undergraduates
All 24 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 99 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,018 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,452 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,350 |
| $75k to $110k | $37,753 |
| $110k and up | $49,716 |
| All families (average) | $43,071 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,308 | +$56,264 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $134,208 | +$93,164 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $92,806 | +$51,762 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | $117,441 | +$76,397 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $100,199 | +$59,155 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $109,386 | +$68,342 | clears the bar | $26,887 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $111,103 | +$70,059 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | $139,976 | +$98,932 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $105,171 | +$64,127 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $112,316 | +$71,272 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,417 | +$52,373 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's Degree | $125,641 | +$84,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,018 | +$33,974 | clears the bar | $26,950 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $154,407 | +$113,363 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree | $107,344 | +$66,300 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 90% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.