Information Technology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute sits in Worcester, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 information technology graduations were recorded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Studying Online at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 382 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #431 of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).
Information Technology Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 11 master’s information technology graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.