Business & Commerce at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, 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 is located in Worcester, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 business & commerce degrees were granted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 561 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 28 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 561 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 49% women (20) and 51% men (21).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 8 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 33 master’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 52% were women (17) and 48% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Business & Commerce program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.