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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 · Phone: (617) 989-4590 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private non-profit trade/career school in Boston, MA offering construction trades programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carried median debt of $25,028 and earned a median of $82,721 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 59.7%.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Wentworth Institute of Technology; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, is available, and 23.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $45,170 | $63,390 | $88,330 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private non-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus is best known in federal trade data for its construction trades programs, which account for the trade credentials awarded here.
Federal Scorecard data reports a state average completion rate of 59.7% for comparable programs, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $25,028, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $82,721. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 23.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Given the small number of trade completers (5) relative to an undergraduate enrollment of 3,747, this campus's construction trades offering appears to be a narrow slice of a much larger institution rather than its primary focus. Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm format and duration. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or contact the school at (617) 989-4590 or via wit.edu.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Wentworth Institute of Technology's federal trade data lists construction trades programs, with 5 program offerings in that family. Other program families are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and holds active accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 59.7%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carried a median debt of $25,028, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $82,721 for this campus's completers.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (617) 989-4590 or visit wit.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, institutional mission, and access to certain aid compared to public or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?168227.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program schedules and formats aimed at adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data, so this cannot be confirmed from available data; contact the school directly to ask about flexibility for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics tied to construction trades careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wentworth Institute of Technology at (617) 989-4590 or through its website, wit.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering construction trades programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up nearby institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.