BA Humanities and Arts

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Program Overview

WPI s BS in Humanities & Arts (HUA) combines the humanities and arts with science to provide a unique balance in studies to help students understand that science and technology are means to a greater end.With the support of a talented and dedicated faculty, as well as access to several world-class local cultural institutions for project work, seminars, and performances, HUA students will be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of human behavior and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in their careers and in life.While many students choose WPI because of the chance to explore their interests through the 2-unit HUA requirement, students may also major or minor in the humanities and arts or pursue a double major in combination with a science, engineering, or management program.

Program Key Stats

$54018 (Annual cost)



48 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • After Graduation
  • Because graduates of the Humanities & Arts program have completed required math and science work
  • humanities coursework
  • and humanities and interdisciplinary projects
  • they ve set themselves up for a distinct advantage in their chosen fields
  • Upon graduation from WPI
  • some students choose to continue their education with graduate or pre-professional studies
  • while others find careers in environmental studies
  • writing
  • teaching
  • performing
  • museum studies
  • public health
  • and more

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