# Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (bachelor's)

Worcester, MA. IPEDS 168421, CIP 14.42. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute/majors/mechatronics-robotics-and-automation-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,340
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,103 (U.S. median for this major: $105,016 across 3 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,500)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,087

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,103 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 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $37,753 | $153,655 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $49,716 | $202,344 | 2.8 years |

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

## Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $111,103 | $27,000 | $43,071 | 90% |

## Careers
- 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

## 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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