Wentworth Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $61,096, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,018; middle-income families pay around $31,922; higher-income families pay approximately $38,272.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $61,096 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,884 |
| Room and Board | $19,302 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,926 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $34,170 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,018 |
| $30–48k | $27,588 |
| $48–75k | $31,922 |
| $75–110k | $35,769 |
| $110k+ | $38,272 |
Wentworth Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $61,096, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $27,018; middle-income families pay around $31,922; higher-income families pay approximately $38,272. Azimuth ranks Wentworth Institute of Technology #1345 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Wentworth's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and private loan options. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA. As a specialized engineering-focused institution, Wentworth's pricing reflects both its private nonprofit status and its concentrated program portfolio in fields with strong post-graduation earnings potential. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,028, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $65,597; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $95,027, median federal debt of $25,028 projects to a monthly payment of about $283 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Wentworth Institute of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $95,027, placing Wentworth Institute of Technology in the 93.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $25,902 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Wentworth Institute of Technology in the 97.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Wentworth Institute of Technology #59 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern is concentrated in engineering and applied technical fields, reflecting Wentworth Institute of Technology's focused mission. Computer Science is the largest program with 116 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $121,671, at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Construction Management program graduates 112 students earning median 4-year earnings of $111,195, while Mechanical Engineering with 109 graduates reaches $97,124. Design and Applied Arts rounds out the top cohorts with 65 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $68,160. The concentration in Engineering — where employers actively recruit and starting salaries are consistently strong — helps explain why Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates outperform earnings expectations relative to similar students at comparable institutions.
