# Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Worcester, MA. IPEDS 168421, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $89,897
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $109,386 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,977 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (10 colleges, $100,978): +$8,408
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,689

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $109,386 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,018 | $97,753 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $24,452 | $99,520 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $32,350 | $131,665 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $37,753 | $153,655 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $49,716 | $202,344 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $161,118 | $11,935 | $20,111 | 96% |
| Northeastern University | $118,150 | $24,835 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $109,386 | $26,977 | $43,071 | 90% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $101,091 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $101,054 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $100,902 | $25,874 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Boston University | $98,953 | $26,646 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Western New England University | $96,841 | $26,000 | $27,290 | 64% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $96,673 | $26,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $94,683 | $27,500 | $20,927 | 52% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $129,720 Worcester, MA, $127,720 MA, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $179,150 Worcester, MA, $201,430 MA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $142,780 Worcester, MA, $167,600 MA, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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