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We know that choosing a college is an important decision — especially in this uncertain economy — and we know that you have many excellent options from which to choose. That’s why we think it’s important for you to see how a WPI education will return you a lifetime of dividends.
The economic outlook may be uncertain, but your future is not. Over the next decade, the job market for engineering and science will continue to grow, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor projections.
Not only is WPI a good fit for you, it’s a smart investment in your future. But don’t just take our word for it; read what the experts are saying.
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what the experts are saying:
- Forbes.com ranks WPI 9th in the nation in its "Top Colleges for Getting Rich" survey.
- The Boston Globe recently recognized WPI for having the 2nd highest average starting salaries in New England and the 12th highest of all universities in the nation.
- Members of the class of 2009 received job offers ranging from $44,000 to as much as $92,000 from companies such as BAE Systems, National Grid, MIT/Lincoln Labs, Raytheon, Resonetics, Ze-gen, ExxonMobil, and the U.S. Department of Defense, to name a few.
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what the experts are saying:
- Starting salaries for the class of 2009 are $7,000–$20,000 higher than the average according to the National College and Employers Association (NACE).
- NACE reports that the “Top Paid Bachelor’s Degrees” include chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and civil engineering.
- Yahoo Hotjobs ranks engineering as the No. 1 occupation in its “Staying Power: 5 Careers with Bright Futures” survey.
- WPI consistently has over 90 percent job and/or graduate school placement upon graduation.
