Engineering & Applied Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering & Applied Physics, you may want to check out the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 engineering & applied physics graduations were recorded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Studying Online at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Engineering & Applied Physics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering & Applied Physics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
Engineering & Applied Physics Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 3 bachelor’s engineering & applied physics degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering & Applied Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Engineering & Applied Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, below the national average of 35%.*
Engineering & Applied Physics Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 2 master’s engineering & applied physics graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering & Applied Physics master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering & Applied Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering & Applied Physics program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering & Applied Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.