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# Best Engineering Colleges in the South (2026)

Updated September 30, 2026

Regional list from [Best Engineering Colleges in the United States](/rankings/best-engineering-colleges/)

Programs in this field[Agricultural Engineering](/rankings/best-agricultural-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Astronautical Engineering](/rankings/best-astronautical-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Biomedical/Medical Engineering](/rankings/best-biomedicalmedical-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Chemical Engineering](/rankings/best-chemical-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Civil Engineering](/rankings/best-civil-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Computer Engineering](/rankings/best-computer-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Electrical and Electronics Engineering](/rankings/best-electrical-and-electronics-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Environmental](/rankings/best-environmentalenvironmental-health-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[General Engineering](/rankings/best-general-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Industrial Engineering](/rankings/best-industrial-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Materials Engineering](/rankings/best-materials-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Mechanical Engineering](/rankings/best-mechanical-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)[Nuclear Engineering](/rankings/best-nuclear-engineering-programs-in-the-south/)

This page ranks the 128 schools in the South that offer Engineering by median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. Across the 90 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $143,003 at [Duke University](/school/duke-university/majors/) to $44,356, with a median of $90,200.

For 5 of the listed schools, the earnings figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.

Public institutions make up 77% of the list, with 99 public and 29 private nonprofit schools represented. Texas A & M International University reports the lowest average net price at $3,637, while The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.

## The ranked list

128 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Median Engineering Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Duke University · Durham, NC | $143,003 | $29,612 | $735 | 5.7% |
|  | [Duke University](/school/duke-university/majors/) reports [$143,003 in median earnings](/school/duke-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 97%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Engineering (134 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (79 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (67 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($174,522), Mechanical Engineering ($120,991), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($105,921) |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX | $117,188 | $19,857 | $12,553 | 26.6% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 27%](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/admissions/), [The University of Texas at Austin](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/) ranks 9th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (320 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (266 graduates), Civil Engineering (143 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($146,003), Petroleum Engineering ($139,867), Chemical Engineering ($115,423) |
| 3 | Rice University · Houston, TX | No published median | $13,370 | $5,827 | 8.0% |
|  | [Rice University](/school/rice-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Houston, carries an [average net price of $13,370](/school/rice-university/cost/) and an admission rate of 8%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (60 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (49 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($121,099), Chemical Engineering ($113,605), Mechanical Engineering ($108,970) |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA | $111,451 | $21,565 | $8,174 | 16.8% |
|  | [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/school/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/) posts [$111,451 in median earnings](/school/university-of-virginia-main-campus/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $8,174 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (127 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (88 graduates), Systems Engineering (81 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($148,175), Systems Engineering ($144,830), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($109,551) |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta, GA | $107,909 | $12,116 | $7,666 | 14.1% |
|  | [Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus](/school/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/majors/) ranks 5th on this list and reports a [six-year completion rate of 94%](/school/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/outcomes/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (421 graduates), Industrial Engineering (382 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (278 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($128,497), Industrial Engineering ($128,003), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($111,655) |
| 6 | McNeese State University · Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $12,493 | $10,482 | 78.3% |
|  | [McNeese State University](/school/mcneese-state-university/majors/) reports [$107,319 in median earnings](/school/mcneese-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 78%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (34 graduates), Engineering, General (32 graduates), Chemical Engineering (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($107,319) |
| 7 | University of Tulsa · Tulsa, OK | $104,824 | $15,000 | $5,578 | 61.5% |
|  | University of Tulsa carries an average net price of $5,578 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 307th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (60 graduates), Petroleum Engineering (25 graduates), Chemical Engineering (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($101,626), Mechanical Engineering ($91,225) |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD | $104,610 | $15,678 | $2,962 | 44.8% |
|  | A [six-year completion rate of 89%](/school/university-of-maryland-college-park/outcomes/) and $104,610 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing are reported by [University of Maryland-College Park](/school/university-of-maryland-college-park/majors/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (360 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (140 graduates), Civil Engineering (120 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($107,834), Chemical Engineering ($102,149), Mechanical Engineering ($100,003) |
| 9 | George Washington University · Washington, DC | $104,373 | $36,586 | $17,440 | 47.1% |
|  | [George Washington University](/school/george-washington-university/majors/) [admits 47% of applicants](/school/george-washington-university/admissions/) and reports $104,373 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (50 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (35 graduates), Civil Engineering (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($101,196), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($100,601) |
| 10 | Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD | No published median | $18,809 | $428 | 6.4% |
|  | [Johns Hopkins University](/school/johns-hopkins-university/majors/) carries an [average net price of $428](/school/johns-hopkins-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 94%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (100 graduates), Chemical Engineering (73 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (51 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($114,673) |
| 11 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA | $103,226 | $24,953 | $11,689 | 54.8% |
|  | [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/school/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/) reports [$103,226 in median earnings](/school/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 55%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (319 graduates), Civil Engineering (204 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (198 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($122,026), Industrial Engineering ($116,641), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering ($106,633) |
| 12 | Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX | $102,174 | $21,315 | $12,784 | 57.4% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-College Station](/school/texas-am-university-college-station/majors/) [ranks 25th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/texas-am-university-college-station/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports $102,174 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (415 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (281 graduates), Industrial Engineering (261 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($127,042), Petroleum Engineering ($114,686), Chemical Engineering ($111,073) |
| 13 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | No published median | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
|  | [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) is a public university in Gainesville with a [six-year completion rate of 91%](/school/university-of-florida/outcomes/) and an average net price of $6,541. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (309 graduates), Civil Engineering (128 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (123 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($128,140), Systems Engineering ($122,299), Chemical Engineering ($109,607) |
| 14 | Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX | $100,567 | $19,070 | $12,457 | 72.7% |
|  | [Texas Tech University](/school/texas-tech-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $100,567](/school/texas-tech-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $12,457 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (247 graduates), Chemical Engineering (96 graduates), Civil Engineering (85 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Petroleum Engineering ($139,864), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($107,110), Construction Engineering ($102,312) |
| 15 | George Mason University · Fairfax, VA | $100,082 | $17,915 | $11,942 | 87.5% |
|  | [George Mason University](/school/george-mason-university/majors/) [admits 87% of applicants](/school/george-mason-university/admissions/) and its Engineering graduates earn a median of $100,082 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (93 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (75 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (62 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($117,942), Systems Engineering ($114,815), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($103,074) |
| 16 | Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN | No published median | $15,846 | $3,414 | 5.9% |
|  | A private nonprofit in Nashville, [Vanderbilt University](/school/vanderbilt-university/majors/) [admits 6% of applicants](/school/vanderbilt-university/admissions/) and graduates 94% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (52 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (50 graduates), Engineering Science (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($121,641), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($116,662), Mechanical Engineering ($101,345) |
| 17 | Frostburg State University · Frostburg, MD | $99,671 | $16,715 | $12,129 | 89.2% |
|  | [Frostburg State University](/school/frostburg-state-university/majors/) ranks 17th on this list, with its Engineering graduates earning a [median of $99,671](/school/frostburg-state-university/outcomes/) four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (19 graduates) |
| 18 | The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX | $99,324 | $18,267 | $12,814 | 65.1% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Dallas](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 76%](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/outcomes/) and an average net price of $12,814 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (231 graduates), Computer Engineering (200 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (125 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($112,666), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($104,448), Mechanical Engineering ($90,102) |
| 19 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County · Baltimore, MD | $98,621 | $16,467 | $5,087 | 72.4% |
|  | [University of Maryland-Baltimore County](/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/majors/) reports [median earnings of $98,621](/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,467. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (101 graduates), Chemical Engineering (49 graduates), Computer Engineering (48 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($113,299), Mechanical Engineering ($95,078), Chemical Engineering ($91,547) |
| 20 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC | $97,992 | $11,655 | $2,004 | 15.3% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 15%](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/admissions/), [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/) reports median earnings of $97,992 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (127 graduates) |
| 21 | Lamar University · Beaumont, TX | $97,768 | $9,366 | $7,568 | 86.4% |
|  | [Lamar University](/school/lamar-university/majors/) has an [average net price of $9,366](/school/lamar-university/cost/) and a six-year completion rate of 37%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (66 graduates), Chemical Engineering (46 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($103,037), Chemical Engineering ($101,018), Mechanical Engineering ($97,159) |
| 22 | University of Delaware · Newark, DE | $96,920 | $17,799 | $10,901 | 70.6% |
|  | [University of Delaware](/school/university-of-delaware/majors/) ranks 22nd on this list, with an [average net price of $10,901](/school/university-of-delaware/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (142 graduates), Chemical Engineering (94 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (72 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($103,910), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($101,175), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($97,567) |
| 23 | University of Houston · Houston, TX | No published median | $14,276 | $10,929 | 73.9% |
|  | Ranking 13th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, [University of Houston](/school/university-of-houston/majors/) is a public university in Houston. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (211 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (84 graduates), Chemical Engineering (74 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($110,184), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($107,399), Industrial Engineering ($94,814) |
| 24 | Auburn University · Auburn, AL | No published median | $24,323 | $16,681 | 45.9% |
|  | [Auburn University](/school/auburn-university/majors/) [admits 46% of applicants](/school/auburn-university/admissions/) and has an average net price of $16,681 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (238 graduates), Architectural Engineering (138 graduates), Civil Engineering (120 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($110,927), Chemical Engineering ($106,726), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering ($102,756) |
| 25 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OK | $96,048 | $15,300 | $10,509 | 76.6% |
|  | [University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus](/school/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/) reports [$96,048 in median earnings](/school/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and ranks 101st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (99 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (72 graduates), Chemical Engineering (61 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Petroleum Engineering ($123,416), Industrial Engineering ($98,394), Chemical Engineering ($94,291) |
| 26 | Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA | $95,417 | $23,433 | $17,512 | 92.6% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 93%](/school/virginia-commonwealth-university/admissions/), [Virginia Commonwealth University](/school/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/) posts a six-year completion rate of 63% and an average net price of $23,433. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (86 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (54 graduates), Chemical Engineering (52 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($107,487), Chemical Engineering ($97,781), Mechanical Engineering ($88,410) |
| 27 | The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL | No published median | $22,420 | $19,169 | 76.7% |
|  | [The University of Alabama](/school/the-university-of-alabama/majors/) [admits 77% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-alabama/admissions/) and shows an average net price of $19,169 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (300 graduates), Chemical Engineering (159 graduates), Civil Engineering (129 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($100,857), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($98,943), Mechanical Engineering ($95,079) |
| 28 | Florida Institute of Technology · Melbourne, FL | $94,434 | $35,639 | $29,108 | 57.7% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Melbourne, [Florida Institute of Technology](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/majors/) reports [$94,434 in median earnings](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 64%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (90 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (80 graduates), Computer Engineering (41 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($106,431), Chemical Engineering ($99,312), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering ($97,015) |
| 29 | Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA | $94,373 | $11,864 | $7,676 | 86.4% |
|  | [Louisiana Tech University](/school/louisiana-tech-university/majors/) combines an [average net price of $11,864](/school/louisiana-tech-university/cost/) with $94,373 in median earnings for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (83 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (45 graduates), Chemical Engineering (28 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($92,457) |
| 30 | Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA | No published median | $39,949 | $16,126 | 14.0% |
|  | [Tulane University of Louisiana](/school/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/) [graduates 86% of its students within six years](/school/tulane-university-of-louisiana/outcomes/) and admits 14% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (32 graduates), Chemical Engineering (24 graduates), Engineering Physics (19 graduates) |
| 31 | University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC | $94,120 | $22,811 | $12,634 | 60.2% |
|  | [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/school/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/) reports [$94,120 in median earnings](/school/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,634 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (183 graduates), Civil Engineering (72 graduates), Chemical Engineering (56 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($109,116), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($100,042), Chemical Engineering ($98,244) |
| 32 | University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL | $93,995 | $18,796 | $16,192 | 68.6% |
|  | Posting a [six-year completion rate of 64%](/school/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/outcomes/), [University of Alabama in Huntsville](/school/university-of-alabama-in-huntsville/majors/) ranks 249th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (124 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (121 graduates), Computer Engineering (71 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($100,296), Mechanical Engineering ($95,341) |
| 33 | Lipscomb University · Nashville, TN | $93,990 | $24,739 | $20,048 | 67.7% |
|  | Lipscomb University reports $93,990 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 68%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (23 graduates), Civil Engineering (12 graduates), Computer Engineering (11 graduates) |
| 34 | West Texas A & M University · Canyon, TX | $93,938 | $19,487 | $16,525 | 98.7% |
|  | [West Texas A & M University](/school/west-texas-a-m-university/majors/) [admits 99% of applicants](/school/west-texas-a-m-university/admissions/) and reports an average net price of $19,487. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (35 graduates), Civil Engineering (8 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($93,938) |
| 35 | Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, TX | $93,753 | $36,660 | $17,956 | 44.5% |
|  | [Texas Christian University](/school/texas-christian-university/majors/) reports [$93,753 in median earnings](/school/texas-christian-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and graduates 86% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (41 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($93,753) |
| 36 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | $93,458 | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% |
|  | [Florida International University](/school/florida-international-university/majors/) combines an [average net price of $9,288](/school/florida-international-university/cost/) with $93,458 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (221 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (180 graduates), Civil Engineering (157 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($101,224), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($98,697), Mechanical Engineering ($93,494) |
| 37 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | No published median | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% |
|  | [University of Central Florida](/school/university-of-central-florida/majors/), a public university in Orlando, [ranks 19th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-central-florida/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 78%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (455 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (204 graduates), Computer Engineering (192 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($106,680), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($99,442), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering ($96,972) |
| 38 | West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV | $93,207 | $15,634 | $9,450 | 89.0% |
|  | [West Virginia University](/school/west-virginia-university/majors/) reports [$93,207 in median earnings](/school/west-virginia-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $15,634. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (182 graduates), Industrial Engineering (105 graduates), Civil Engineering (96 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mining and Mineral Engineering ($109,619), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($99,542), Industrial Engineering ($99,180) |
| 39 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC | $93,166 | $17,303 | $6,382 | 41.7% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 85%](/school/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/outcomes/), [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/school/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/) admits 42% of applicants and posts $93,166 in median earnings for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (249 graduates), Textile Sciences and Engineering (204 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (184 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($110,416), Chemical Engineering ($104,705), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($102,178) |
| 40 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA | $93,038 | $13,530 | $11,157 | 87.0% |
|  | [University of Louisiana at Lafayette](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/majors/) ranks 40th on this list, with an [admission rate of 87%](/school/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette/admissions/) and an average net price of $11,157 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (85 graduates), Chemical Engineering (45 graduates), Civil Engineering (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Petroleum Engineering ($102,594), Chemical Engineering ($102,119), Mechanical Engineering ($91,187) |
| 41 | Morgan State University · Baltimore, MD | $93,036 | $14,985 | $9,585 | 82.2% |
|  | [Morgan State University](/school/morgan-state-university/majors/) reports [$93,036 in median earnings](/school/morgan-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 41%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (73 graduates), Civil Engineering (48 graduates), Industrial Engineering (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($98,640), Civil Engineering ($88,870) |
| 42 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | $92,919 | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% |
|  | [University of South Florida](/school/university-of-south-florida/majors/) carries an [average net price of $9,812](/school/university-of-south-florida/cost/) and ranks 63rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (223 graduates), Chemical Engineering (111 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (95 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($109,054), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($102,275), Chemical Engineering ($94,387) |
| 43 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | No published median | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution in Coral Gables, [University of Miami](/school/university-of-miami/majors/) [admits 19% of applicants](/school/university-of-miami/admissions/) and reports an average net price of $15,978 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (62 graduates), Industrial Engineering (45 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (35 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Industrial Engineering ($99,068), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($98,997), Mechanical Engineering ($86,156) |
| 44 | University of Louisville · Louisville, KY | $92,698 | $17,988 | $15,138 | 79.4% |
|  | [University of Louisville](/school/university-of-louisville/majors/) posts [$92,698 in median earnings](/school/university-of-louisville/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing and admits 79% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (105 graduates), Computer Engineering (72 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (52 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($101,068), Computer Engineering ($97,216), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($93,968) |
| 45 | Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN | $92,533 | $13,359 | $9,289 | 69.1% |
|  | [Middle Tennessee State University](/school/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/) ranks 45th on this list, with a [six-year completion rate of 54%](/school/middle-tennessee-state-university/outcomes/) and an average net price of $13,359. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (44 graduates) |
| 46 | Texas State University · San Marcos, TX | $92,493 | $16,805 | $12,715 | 89.3% |
|  | [Texas State University](/school/texas-state-university/majors/) reports [$92,493 in median earnings](/school/texas-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,715 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (92 graduates), Manufacturing Engineering (43 graduates), Industrial Engineering (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($94,780), Industrial Engineering ($90,729), Manufacturing Engineering ($88,995) |
| 47 | James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA | $91,761 | $23,322 | $11,444 | 71.5% |
|  | [James Madison University](/school/james-madison-university/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/james-madison-university/admissions/), graduates 80% within six years, and posts $91,761 in median earnings for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (67 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($91,761) |
| 48 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $91,745 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
|  | [Florida State University](/school/florida-state-university/majors/) [ranks 65th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-state-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an admission rate of 24%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (103 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (94 graduates), Chemical Engineering (52 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($114,802), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($93,740), Chemical Engineering ($90,815) |
| 49 | Prairie View A & M University · Prairie View, TX | No published median | $13,570 | $12,120 | 79.3% |
|  | [Prairie View A & M University](/school/prairie-view-a-m-university/majors/) ranks 49th on this list and reports a [six-year completion rate of 43%](/school/prairie-view-a-m-university/outcomes/) alongside an average net price of $13,570. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (67 graduates), Chemical Engineering (50 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (25 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($115,939), Chemical Engineering ($92,591), Mechanical Engineering ($88,708) |
| 50 | Baylor University · Waco, TX | $91,607 | $41,104 | $22,024 | 51.3% |
|  | [Baylor University](/school/baylor-university/majors/) posts [median earnings of $91,607](/school/baylor-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate reaches 80%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (65 graduates), Electrical and Computer Engineering (30 graduates), Engineering, General (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($92,990) |
| 51 | University of Georgia · Athens, GA | No published median | $13,936 | $8,085 | 37.7% |
|  | [University of Georgia](/school/university-of-georgia/majors/) [admits 38% of applicants](/school/university-of-georgia/admissions/) and carries an average net price of $8,085 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (174 graduates), Biological/Biosystems Engineering (59 graduates), Civil Engineering (58 graduates) |
| 52 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater, OK | $91,552 | $17,447 | $12,243 | 75.0% |
|  | [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](/school/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/) reports [median earnings of $91,552](/school/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/outcomes/) four years after completing its Engineering program, and its average net price is $17,447. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (269 graduates), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (118 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (63 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($98,557), Mechanical Engineering ($89,436) |
| 53 | Clemson University · Clemson, SC | $91,514 | $22,253 | $13,607 | 38.3% |
|  | [Clemson University](/school/clemson-university/majors/) [admits 38% of applicants](/school/clemson-university/admissions/) and its Engineering graduates earn a median of $91,514 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (242 graduates), Industrial Engineering (201 graduates), Civil Engineering (124 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($102,762), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($96,446), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($93,705) |
| 54 | University of North Texas · Denton, TX | $90,957 | $15,649 | $12,311 | 72.2% |
|  | [University of North Texas](/school/university-of-north-texas/majors/) [ranks 41st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-north-texas/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $90,957 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (103 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (65 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (47 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($109,151), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($95,294), Mechanical Engineering ($87,257) |
| 55 | University of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA | $90,769 | $12,384 | $11,532 | 74.3% |
|  | A [six-year completion rate of 38%](/school/university-of-new-orleans/outcomes/) and an average net price of $11,532 for families earning under $30,000 are reported by [University of New Orleans](/school/university-of-new-orleans/majors/), which ranks 55th on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (40 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (38 graduates), Civil Engineering (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($95,630), Mechanical Engineering ($91,435), Civil Engineering ($80,704) |
| 56 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA | No published median | $19,151 | $13,056 | 73.3% |
|  | [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/school/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college/majors/) ranks 56th on this list, [admits 73% of applicants](/school/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college/admissions/), and reports an average net price of $19,151. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (108 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (103 graduates), Chemical Engineering (82 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($114,226), Petroleum Engineering ($103,421), Mechanical Engineering ($99,975) |
| 57 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $90,611 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
|  | [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $90,611](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $8,220 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Engineering (68 graduates), Civil Engineering (48 graduates), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($98,650), Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($91,676), Civil Engineering ($84,451) |
| 58 | North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC | $90,330 | $10,846 | $8,223 | 49.9% |
|  | [North Carolina A & T State University](/school/north-carolina-a-t-state-university/majors/) posts [median earnings of $90,330](/school/north-carolina-a-t-state-university/outcomes/) four years after completing its Engineering program, and its six-year completion rate is 57%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (82 graduates), Industrial Engineering (43 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($109,537), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($98,061), Industrial Engineering ($93,183) |
| 59 | The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX | No published median | $13,951 | $11,893 | 79.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Arlington](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/majors/) [ranks 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $13,951. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (134 graduates), Computer Engineering (103 graduates), Civil Engineering (102 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($105,871), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($99,993), Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering ($99,239) |
| 60 | The University of Texas at Tyler · Tyler, TX | $90,070 | $13,323 | $10,307 | 94.0% |
|  | [The University of Texas at Tyler](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler/majors/) [admits 94% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler/admissions/) and its Engineering graduates earn a median of $90,070 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (82 graduates), Civil Engineering (54 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (44 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($95,295), Mechanical Engineering ($88,562), Civil Engineering ($88,102) |
| 61 | Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS | $89,910 | $17,595 | $14,332 | 77.6% |
|  | [Mississippi State University](/school/mississippi-state-university/majors/) reports [$89,910 in median earnings](/school/mississippi-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $17,595. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (165 graduates), Civil Engineering (90 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (89 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($106,039), Chemical Engineering ($95,968), Mechanical Engineering ($93,893) |
| 62 | University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY | No published median | $18,851 | $12,182 | 92.9% |
|  | [University of Kentucky](/school/university-of-kentucky/majors/) [admits 93% of applicants](/school/university-of-kentucky/admissions/) and graduates 71% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (168 graduates), Civil Engineering (84 graduates), Chemical Engineering (68 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($98,003), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($96,913), Mechanical Engineering ($90,654) |
| 63 | Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA | No published median | $15,048 | $12,235 | 69.2% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 52%](/school/kennesaw-state-university/outcomes/), [Kennesaw State University](/school/kennesaw-state-university/majors/) ranks 24th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (259 graduates), Computer Engineering (116 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (103 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($103,054), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($96,935), Mechanical Engineering ($88,860) |
| 64 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC | $89,498 | $15,435 | $10,357 | 79.6% |
|  | [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/) posts [$89,498 in median earnings](/school/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing alongside an average net price of $10,357 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (175 graduates), Civil Engineering (110 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (103 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($97,109), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($93,953), Mechanical Engineering ($88,265) |
| 65 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN | $89,316 | $14,265 | $9,876 | 81.1% |
|  | [The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/majors/) shows a [six-year completion rate of 50%](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-chattanooga/outcomes/) and an admission rate of 81%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (54 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (40 graduates), Civil Engineering (24 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($92,511), Civil Engineering ($91,615), Mechanical Engineering ($89,407) |
| 66 | University of Central Oklahoma · Edmond, OK | $89,246 | $18,309 | $15,275 | 78.1% |
|  | [University of Central Oklahoma](/school/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/) reports [$89,246 in median earnings](/school/university-of-central-oklahoma/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and ranks 338th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (28 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (24 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($88,188) |
| 67 | Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA | $88,900 | $14,638 | $9,739 | 90.4% |
|  | [Old Dominion University](/school/old-dominion-university/majors/) [admits 90% of applicants](/school/old-dominion-university/admissions/) and reports $88,900 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (114 graduates), Civil Engineering (50 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (44 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($96,427), Computer Engineering ($94,542), Mechanical Engineering ($87,772) |
| 68 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $88,692 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
|  | [Florida Atlantic University](/school/florida-atlantic-university/majors/) reports [$88,692 in median earnings](/school/florida-atlantic-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $3,022 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (81 graduates), Computer Engineering (66 graduates), Civil Engineering (60 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($93,561), Computer Engineering ($90,664), Mechanical Engineering ($89,583) |
| 69 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN | No published median | $18,976 | $10,029 | 41.6% |
|  | [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/) [admits 42% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/admissions/) and graduates 74% of its students within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (186 graduates), Civil Engineering (67 graduates), Chemical Engineering (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Industrial Engineering ($107,093), Nuclear Engineering ($99,139), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($93,642) |
| 70 | Arkansas State University · Jonesboro, AR | $88,415 | $12,366 | $10,098 | 82.3% |
|  | [Arkansas State University](/school/arkansas-state-university/majors/) reports [$88,415 in median earnings](/school/arkansas-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,366. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (19 graduates), Civil Engineering (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($91,665) |
| 71 | Mercer University · Macon, GA | $88,413 | $23,847 | $19,817 | 68.9% |
|  | [Mercer University](/school/mercer-university/majors/), a private nonprofit university in Macon, reports [$88,413 in median earnings](/school/mercer-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $23,847. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (131 graduates), Civil Engineering (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($88,413) |
| 72 | University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, NC | $88,346 | $12,250 | $8,219 | 91.9% |
|  | University of North Carolina Asheville reports $88,346 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $8,219 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($88,346) |
| 73 | The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC | No published median | $29,561 | $17,358 | 82.8% |
|  | The Catholic University of America, a private nonprofit university in Washington, admits 83% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 79%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (40 graduates), Civil Engineering (19 graduates), Biomedical/Medical Engineering (14 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Civil Engineering ($93,821), Mechanical Engineering ($90,355) |
| 74 | Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA | No published median | $15,267 | $12,162 | 87.9% |
|  | [Georgia Southern University](/school/georgia-southern-university/majors/) posts an [average net price of $15,267](/school/georgia-southern-university/cost/) and ranks 124th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (157 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (59 graduates), Civil Engineering (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($95,467), Mechanical Engineering ($87,731), Civil Engineering ($78,034) |
| 75 | University of Memphis · Memphis, TN | $87,732 | $12,397 | $10,607 | 72.0% |
|  | [University of Memphis](/school/university-of-memphis/majors/) reports [$87,732 in median earnings](/school/university-of-memphis/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,397. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (49 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (48 graduates), Civil Engineering (24 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($89,702), Mechanical Engineering ($89,516), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($89,515) |
| 76 | University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL | No published median | $17,648 | $12,657 | 71.0% |
|  | With an [admission rate of 71%](/school/university-of-south-alabama/admissions/), [University of South Alabama](/school/university-of-south-alabama/majors/) ranks 76th on this list and 329th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (67 graduates), Civil Engineering (29 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($100,166), Chemical Engineering ($93,943), Mechanical Engineering ($89,052) |
| 77 | Midwestern State University · Wichita Falls, TX | $87,160 | $11,656 | $8,856 | 93.5% |
|  | [Midwestern State University](/school/midwestern-state-university/majors/) reports [$87,160 in median earnings](/school/midwestern-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing alongside a six-year completion rate of 43%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($87,160) |
| 78 | Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN | $87,108 | $14,246 | $9,815 | 76.1% |
|  | [Tennessee Technological University](/school/tennessee-technological-university/majors/) [admits 76% of applicants](/school/tennessee-technological-university/admissions/) and reports $87,108 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (131 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (66 graduates), Civil Engineering (60 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($98,978), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($94,179), Chemical Engineering ($91,580) |
| 79 | The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TN | $87,043 | $10,701 | $7,151 | 88.2% |
|  | The University of Tennessee-Martin reports $87,043 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $7,151 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (19 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($87,043) |
| 80 | University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR | $86,982 | $18,209 | $14,319 | 74.3% |
|  | [University of Arkansas](/school/university-of-arkansas/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 71%](/school/university-of-arkansas/outcomes/) and reports $86,982 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (157 graduates), Chemical Engineering (65 graduates), Civil Engineering (62 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($99,031), Industrial Engineering ($98,765), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($97,516) |
| 81 | Trinity University · San Antonio, TX | $86,823 | $23,464 | $10,356 | 25.9% |
|  | Trinity University, a private nonprofit university in San Antonio, admits 26% of applicants and reports $86,823 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering Science (28 graduates) |
| 82 | Murray State University · Murray, KY | $86,713 | $9,096 | $6,242 | 85.7% |
|  | [Murray State University](/school/murray-state-university/majors/) reports [$86,713 in median earnings](/school/murray-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $9,096. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering Physics (26 graduates) |
| 83 | Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA | No published median | $29,357 | $30,667 | 99.0% |
|  | [Liberty University](/school/liberty-university/majors/) [admits 99% of applicants](/school/liberty-university/admissions/) and posts a six-year completion rate of 65%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (56 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (17 graduates), Computer Engineering (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($89,244) |
| 84 | The University of Texas at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX | $86,596 | $10,836 | $7,870 | 86.8% |
|  | [The University of Texas at San Antonio](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/majors/) reports [$86,596 in median earnings](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $7,870 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (159 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (97 graduates), Civil Engineering (93 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($90,846), Mechanical Engineering ($87,062), Civil Engineering ($84,166) |
| 85 | Loyola University Maryland · Baltimore, MD | $86,585 | $30,574 | $20,549 | 75.5% |
|  | Loyola University Maryland, a private nonprofit university in Baltimore, reports median earnings of $86,585 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($86,585) |
| 86 | LeTourneau University · Longview, TX | $86,483 | $28,185 | $22,785 | 38.0% |
|  | With a six-year completion rate of 59%, LeTourneau University admits 38% of applicants and ranks 86th on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (39 graduates), Metallurgical Engineering (11 graduates), Computer Engineering (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($84,998) |
| 87 | University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL | $86,438 | $18,749 | $16,172 | 88.2% |
|  | [University of Alabama at Birmingham](/school/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/) posts an [average net price of $18,749](/school/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/cost/) and an admission rate of 88%, alongside median earnings of $86,438 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Biomedical/Medical Engineering (51 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (47 graduates), Civil Engineering (44 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($90,089), Mechanical Engineering ($89,589), Materials Engineering ($83,985) |
| 88 | East Texas A&M University · Commerce, TX | $86,339 | $11,841 | $9,709 | 92.2% |
|  | [East Texas A&M University](/school/east-texas-am-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $86,339](/school/east-texas-am-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 43%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (21 graduates), Industrial Engineering (12 graduates), Construction Engineering (11 graduates) |
| 89 | The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX | $86,291 | $9,403 | $7,863 | 99.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas at El Paso](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/majors/) [admits 100% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/admissions/) and carries an average net price of $9,403, while its Engineering graduates earn a median of $86,291 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (199 graduates), Civil Engineering (73 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (66 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($94,122), Metallurgical Engineering ($89,131), Mechanical Engineering ($88,393) |
| 90 | Oklahoma Christian University · Edmond, OK | $86,256 | $21,872 | $17,818 | 96.5% |
|  | Oklahoma Christian University ranks 975th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $21,872. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (27 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (12 graduates), Computer Engineering (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($85,881) |
| 91 | Alabama A & M University · Normal, AL | No published median | $17,621 | $16,500 | 58.0% |
|  | [Alabama A & M University](/school/alabama-a-m-university/majors/) [admits 58% of applicants](/school/alabama-a-m-university/admissions/) and graduates 24% of its students within six years, with an average net price of $17,621. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (30 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (18 graduates), Civil Engineering (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($98,045), Mechanical Engineering ($87,291) |
| 92 | Jackson State University · Jackson, MS | $85,558 | $23,836 | $22,869 | 93.2% |
|  | Jackson State University reports median earnings of $85,558 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 51%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Engineering (26 graduates), Civil Engineering (16 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Civil Engineering ($78,824) |
| 93 | Christian Brothers University · Memphis, TN | $85,285 | $9,854 | $9,466 | 86.7% |
|  | An average net price of $9,854 coincides with a six-year completion rate of 55% at Christian Brothers University, a private nonprofit institution in Memphis. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (18 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (11 graduates), Civil Engineering (8 graduates) |
| 94 | Tuskegee University · Tuskegee, AL | No published median | $35,013 | $34,324 | 48.7% |
|  | Tuskegee University admits 49% of applicants and graduates 55% within six years, while its average net price is $35,013. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (40 graduates), Chemical Engineering (11 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($95,915), Mechanical Engineering ($93,694) |
| 95 | East Carolina University · Greenville, NC | $84,847 | $15,739 | $10,046 | 89.2% |
|  | [East Carolina University](/school/east-carolina-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $84,847](/school/east-carolina-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 89%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (87 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($84,847) |
| 96 | Oral Roberts University · Tulsa, OK | $84,649 | $25,365 | $21,894 | 98.9% |
|  | Oral Roberts University admits 99% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 57%, with median earnings of $84,649 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (20 graduates) |
| 97 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville · Kingsville, TX | $84,098 | $12,090 | $10,207 | 90.9% |
|  | [Texas A&M University-Kingsville](/school/texas-am-university-kingsville/majors/) reports [$84,098 in median earnings](/school/texas-am-university-kingsville/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,090. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (62 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (55 graduates), Chemical Engineering (29 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Chemical Engineering ($97,811), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($94,810), Mechanical Engineering ($88,830) |
| 98 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina · Charleston, SC | $84,080 | $20,723 | $15,430 | 22.7% |
|  | With a 23% admission rate, [Citadel Military College of South Carolina](/school/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/majors/) [admits 23% of applicants](/school/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/admissions/) and graduates 75% within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (63 graduates), Civil Engineering (44 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($88,869), Civil Engineering ($81,055) |
| 99 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $83,925 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
|  | [University of North Florida](/school/university-of-north-florida/majors/) [ranks 158th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-north-florida/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts a 69% six-year completion rate. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (67 graduates), Civil Engineering (62 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($90,944), Mechanical Engineering ($85,995), Civil Engineering ($77,498) |
| 100 | Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY | $82,562 | $10,990 | $7,087 | 93.9% |
|  | [Western Kentucky University](/school/western-kentucky-university/majors/) shows an [average net price of $7,087](/school/western-kentucky-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 alongside $82,562 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (46 graduates), Civil Engineering (33 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($86,624), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($85,772), Civil Engineering ($75,732) |
| 101 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX | $80,914 | $4,831 | $3,785 | 94.2% |
|  | [The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley](/school/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/) carries an [average net price of $4,831](/school/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/cost/) and ranks 11th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (122 graduates), Civil Engineering (100 graduates), Computer Engineering (47 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($87,991), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($85,971), Computer Engineering ($77,097) |
| 102 | Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TX | $80,086 | $14,260 | $10,318 | 94.0% |
|  | [Stephen F Austin State University](/school/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/) reports [$80,086 in median earnings](/school/stephen-f-austin-state-university/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and a 53% six-year completion rate. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering Physics (15 graduates) |
| 103 | University of Mississippi · University, MS | No published median | $13,314 | $8,945 | 96.6% |
|  | [University of Mississippi](/school/university-of-mississippi/majors/) ranks 103rd on this list and shows an [average net price of $8,945](/school/university-of-mississippi/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (67 graduates), Geological/Geophysical Engineering (37 graduates), Chemical Engineering (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($93,311) |
| 104 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, TX | No published median | $15,225 | $11,445 | 88.6% |
|  | [Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi](/school/texas-a-m-university-corpus-christi/majors/) [admits 89% of applicants](/school/texas-a-m-university-corpus-christi/admissions/) and ranks 310th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (52 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($82,322) |
| 105 | University of Houston-Clear Lake · Houston, TX | $79,710 | $15,563 | $7,330 | 90.5% |
|  | [University of Houston-Clear Lake](/school/university-of-houston-clear-lake/majors/) reports [$79,710 in median earnings](/school/university-of-houston-clear-lake/outcomes/) of Engineering graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $7,330 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (33 graduates), Computer Engineering (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Computer Engineering ($79,710) |
| 106 | Capitol Technology University · Laurel, MD | No published median | $22,102 | $19,682 | 74.4% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution, [Capitol Technology University](/school/capitol-technology-university/majors/) [ranks 241st on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/capitol-technology-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 43% within six years. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (11 graduates), Computer Engineering (5 graduates) |
| 107 | Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX | No published median | $40,892 | $23,544 | 63.4% |
|  | [Southern Methodist University](/school/southern-methodist-university/majors/) posts an 84% six-year completion rate and an [average net price of $40,892](/school/southern-methodist-university/cost/). |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (47 graduates), Operations Research (45 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($90,649) |
| 108 | St. Mary's University · San Antonio, TX | $78,406 | $21,145 | $18,352 | 97.8% |
|  | St. Mary's University reports $78,406 in median earnings of Engineering graduates four years after completing and admits 98% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Engineering (20 graduates), Industrial Engineering (11 graduates) |
| 109 | Southern University and A & M College · Baton Rouge, LA | No published median | $20,077 | $19,047 | 35.1% |
|  | Southern University and A & M College is a public university in Baton Rouge with an average net price of $20,077 and a six-year completion rate of 27%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (26 graduates), Civil Engineering (12 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (11 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($92,969) |
| 110 | Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA | $76,963 | $17,113 | $12,697 | 71.3% |
|  | [Virginia Military Institute](/school/virginia-military-institute/majors/) reports [median earnings of $76,963](/school/virginia-military-institute/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 76%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (57 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (30 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Civil Engineering ($76,991), Mechanical Engineering ($76,909) |
| 111 | The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX | $75,665 | $12,723 | $11,930 | 94.9% |
|  | [The University of Texas Permian Basin](/school/the-university-of-texas-permian-basin/majors/) [admits 95% of applicants](/school/the-university-of-texas-permian-basin/admissions/) and its Engineering graduates earned a median of $75,665 two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (48 graduates), Petroleum Engineering (24 graduates), Chemical Engineering (5 graduates) |
| 112 | Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC | No published median | $13,315 | $8,816 | 81.8% |
|  | [Western Carolina University](/school/western-carolina-university/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 60%](/school/western-carolina-university/outcomes/) and an average net price of $8,816 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (50 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (29 graduates) |
| 113 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD | No published median | $13,338 | $9,914 | 96.4% |
|  | University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 572nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 96% of applicants. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (12 graduates) |
| 114 | Harding University · Searcy, AR | $73,601 | $22,130 | $15,418 | 70.5% |
|  | Harding University, a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, reports median earnings of $73,601 for its Engineering graduates four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Mechanical Engineering ($73,601) |
| 115 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | No published median | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
|  | [University of West Florida](/school/university-of-west-florida/majors/) has an [average net price of $4,815](/school/university-of-west-florida/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 59%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (59 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (46 graduates), Computer Engineering (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering ($91,813) |
| 116 | Texas Southern University · Houston, TX | $71,595 | $16,590 | $16,437 | 96.9% |
|  | [Texas Southern University](/school/texas-southern-university/majors/) [graduates 22% of its students within six years](/school/texas-southern-university/outcomes/) and its Engineering graduates earned a median of $71,595 four years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (21 graduates), Civil Engineering (16 graduates) |
| 117 | Marshall University · Huntington, WV | No published median | $7,502 | $4,648 | 95.7% |
|  | [Marshall University](/school/marshall-university/majors/) [admits 96% of applicants](/school/marshall-university/admissions/) and carries an average net price of $7,502. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (15 graduates), Engineering, General (12 graduates), Civil Engineering (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Engineering, General ($72,922) |
| 118 | Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA | $64,493 | $23,015 | $12,461 | 86.0% |
|  | Christopher Newport University reports median earnings of $64,493 for its Engineering graduates two years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 86%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Computer Engineering (11 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (11 graduates) |
| 119 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor · Belton, TX | No published median | $26,106 | $22,089 | 95.8% |
|  | [University of Mary Hardin-Baylor](/school/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor/majors/) [ranks 917th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and has a six-year completion rate of 49%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (14 graduates) |
| 120 | Howard University · Washington, DC | $63,589 | $50,539 | $46,051 | 41.3% |
|  | Howard University admits 41% of applicants and its Engineering graduates earned a median of $63,589 two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (23 graduates), Chemical Engineering (21 graduates), Civil Engineering (14 graduates) |
| 121 | Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN | $61,764 | $15,796 | $15,005 | 70.1% |
|  | [Tennessee State University](/school/tennessee-state-university/majors/) reports [$61,764 in median earnings](/school/tennessee-state-university/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates two years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 34%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (17 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (16 graduates), Architectural Engineering (13 graduates) |
| 122 | Texas A & M International University · Laredo, TX | $60,126 | $3,637 | $3,097 | 44.4% |
|  | With an [average net price of $3,637,](/school/texas-a-m-international-university/cost/) [Texas A & M International University](/school/texas-a-m-international-university/majors/) admits 44% of applicants and ranks 94th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Systems Engineering (45 graduates) |
| 123 | University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC | No published median | $11,641 | $8,987 | 78.5% |
|  | University of South Carolina Aiken posts an admission rate of 79% and an average net price of $11,641, ranking 123rd on this list. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Industrial Engineering (19 graduates) |
| 124 | Angelo State University · San Angelo, TX | No published median | $15,091 | $12,008 | 83.0% |
|  | A public university in San Angelo, [Angelo State University](/school/angelo-state-university/majors/) [graduates 44% of its students within six years](/school/angelo-state-university/outcomes/) and reports an average net price of $15,091. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Civil Engineering (19 graduates), Mechanical Engineering (8 graduates) |
| 125 | Delaware State University · Dover, DE | No published median | $13,910 | $11,135 | 46.6% |
|  | Delaware State University ranks 424th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has a six-year completion rate of 39%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering Physics (8 graduates) |
| 126 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana · Texarkana, TX | No published median | $12,997 | $11,002 | 63.5% |
|  | Texas A&M University-Texarkana admits 64% of applicants and carries an average net price of $11,002 for families earning under $30,000. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (17 graduates) |
| 127 | Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TX | No published median | $20,783 | $15,574 | 89.6% |
|  | Ranking 127th on this page, [Tarleton State University](/school/tarleton-state-university/majors/) reports a [six-year completion rate of 48%](/school/tarleton-state-university/outcomes/) and an admission rate of 90%. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Mechanical Engineering (15 graduates), Civil Engineering (8 graduates), Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (7 graduates) |
| 128 | University of the Incarnate Word · San Antonio, TX | $44,356 | $22,775 | $19,260 | 98.1% |
|  | [University of the Incarnate Word](/school/university-of-the-incarnate-word/majors/), a private nonprofit institution in San Antonio, reports [$44,356 in median earnings](/school/university-of-the-incarnate-word/outcomes/) for its Engineering graduates two years after completing. |
|  | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Engineering, General (9 graduates) |

## How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Engineering graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Engineering earnings cohort in the South appear. The figure is the median for federally aided Engineering graduates who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 5 of the 128 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 90 schools with a published figure. Duke University leads the list at $143,003, a gap of $25,815 ahead of The University of Texas at Austin at $117,188.

## Job market context in the South

Engineering graduates in the South enter occupations such as Civil Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers. The median annual wage across those occupations is $113,851, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $88,964. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 14.3% higher, with about 268 openings a year for every hundred graduates, more projected openings than graduates. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. The ranking above uses graduate earnings four years after completing, not the occupation-wide wage figures shown here.

## Related rankings

-   [Best Engineering Colleges in the United States](/rankings/best-engineering-colleges/)
-   [Best Colleges in the South](/rankings/best-colleges-in-the-south/)
-   [Best Engineering Colleges in the Midwest](/rankings/best-engineering-colleges-in-the-midwest/)
-   [Best Engineering Colleges in the Northeast](/rankings/best-engineering-colleges-in-the-northeast/)
-   [Best Engineering Colleges in the West](/rankings/best-engineering-colleges-in-the-west/)