Policy Studies

WPI graduates in Policy Studies pursue diverse career opportunities in Arts & Sciences.

WPI graduates in Policy Studies pursue careers as Administrative Assistant, International Affairs Fellow, Program Consultant, and similar roles at leading organizations such as Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, United Nations, World Bank, among others.

Through WPI's project-based curriculum, Policy Studies students work on real-world applications including "Enhancing Earthquake Preparedness in Istanbul" and "Mapping Global China: Visualization Design and Development", developing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success.

Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Policy Studies Graduates

Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation
United Nations
World Bank
RAND Corporation
Urban Institute
Brookings Institution
Environmental Defense Fund
Amnesty International
McKinsey & Company
Deloitte
Accenture
U.S. Government Agencies
State and Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations

Sample Graduate Schools

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Harvard Kennedy School
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Columbia University
University of Chicago
London School of Economics
MIT
Learn more about Policy Studies at WPI.
Sample Job Titles:
Administrative Assistant
International Affairs Fellow
Program Consultant
Research Assistant
Technical Sales Associate
Policy Analyst
Public Policy Researcher
Government Affairs Specialist
Policy Advisor
Program Manager
Sustainability Consultant
Social Impact Analyst
Legislative Assistant
Urban Planner
Environmental Policy Analyst

Program Tracking Sheets

The Program Tracking Sheets help WPI students to plan and track progress toward their degree. Academic Advising has created tracking sheets for each major and graduation year.

Career Outcomes & Salary Data

The Career Development Center (CDC) has compiled a list of resources to help you learn about salary expectations and companies that have hired recent graduates, including the Post-Graduation Report for WPI's most recent graduating class.