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Outcomes

"WPI graduates do well on the first assignment, then they take off," one professor notes. "It's like compound interest" What's the key to their success? There's the "ready to take on the world" confidence they gain by completing three real-world projects before they graduate; the teamwork skills so crucial to success in any field; and the pride that comes from being part of a long legacy of achievement. Of course, each success story is unique – a one-of-a-kind journey, full of twists and turns, and shaped by trials and tribulations. But one thing is clear: if you fully invest yourself in the WPI experience, you'll be well prepared to seize all the opportunities life brings your way.

CDC at Your Service

Here are some of the ways WPI's Career Development Center will help you prepare for your career:

• Help you zero in on a major that meshes with your career goals
• Help you build your resumé and sharpen your interviewing skills
• Hold career fairs that bring hundreds of prospective employers to campus
• Let you shadow successful WPI alumni in careers that interest you

Graduation Rates

As you would expect, WPI's graduation rates are well above the national averages (typically in the low 60% range for all institutions and in the low 70% range for four year private institutions). The most recent, comparable graduation rate for WPI was 75% and, over time, typically ranges from the mid 70% range up to the low 80% range, depending on the class. It is worth noting that our first to second year retention rate is very high as well, ranging from 91% to 94% in recent years. The excellent advising and support programs in place allow our students to take full advantage of the educational experience and to achieve their academic goals in a timely manner.

Top Employers & Graduate Schools of Recent WPI Graduates

You'll find recent WPI graduates at more than 300 companies worldwide. Twenty percent of WPI's graduates will go directly to graduate or professional schools, normally supported fully by scholarships and teaching assistantships. Here is just a partial list of employers and graduate schools our students go after graduation:

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