All WPI majors by area
- Engineering · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $85,340 | $111,103 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $89,897 | $109,386 | $26,977 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $75,218 | $105,171 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $77,994 | $101,554 | $26,254 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,767 | $100,199 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,182 | $97,308 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $76,419 | $93,417 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $78,283 | $92,806 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | — | $85,112 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | — | $78,719 | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $51,711 | $75,018 | $26,999 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | $19,500 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $72,850 | $93,298 | $26,500 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $93,888 | $134,208 | $27,000 |
| Software and Media Applications | $86,193 | $95,430 | $24,656 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former WPI students earn a median $103,470 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 90% graduate within six years.
WPI majors questions
How many majors does WPI offer?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers 35 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at WPI?
Computer Science graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median $134,208 four years after graduating, the highest of the 14 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which WPI majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $75,018 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Worcester Polytechnic Institute overview