Worcester Polytechnic Institute: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Worcester Polytechnic Institute at a glance

• 5,447

  students enrolled

• 2,028

  degrees and certificates a year

• 90%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $43,071

  average net price a year

  Tuition $57,960

• $85,038

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $103,470

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  22% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Worcester County, where the college is.

• 616

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  27 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Worcester County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $93,561

  median household income

  Worcester County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to engineering (190 open), operations (95 open), data & analytics (16 open), security (7 open), product (5 open), research (24 open).

Hiring most: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (82), Amazon (60), Waters (59), Consigli Construction (28), Olympus America (25), VulcanForms (15), Astellas (ADP) (11), AbbVie (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (190), Operations (95), Finance (52), Sales (30), Human Resources (25), Research (24). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Central - Worcester Career CenterWorcester · 508-799-1600 · Mon-Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri. 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
• MassHire North Central Career CenterLeominster · 978-534-1481 · Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• MassHire Southbridge Career CenterSouthbridge · 508-765-6430 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute enrolls about 5,447 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awards about 2,028 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

90% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $85,038 six years after entry and $103,470 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

616 open professional jobs are listed in Worcester County, 48 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has the most openings.