Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 88.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 88.4%
- Retention Rate
- 93.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $103,470
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $119,061 | |
| Computer Science. | Master | $109,763 | |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $97,959 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $96,405 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $95,207 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor | $79,688 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $79,598 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $79,284 | |
| Engineering, Other. | Master | $78,814 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $26,254 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor | $74,576 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,881 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,507 | $26,887 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,947 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
WPI graduates earn a median salary of $103,470 within ten years, putting them well above the national average for college graduates. The typical monthly loan payment of $286 represents just 3.3% of gross monthly income, making debt highly manageable. With a median debt load of $27,000 and a 91.67% loan repayment rate, graduates handle their obligations effectively. WPI's project-based curriculum and industry partnerships help place students in high-paying engineering, technology, and consulting roles. The 97% employment rate reflects strong demand for WPI's hands-on engineering graduates. Despite the hefty $78,342 total cost of attendance, the combination of strong starting salaries and reasonable debt levels delivers a strong return on investment.