Engineering programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $26,223 to $143,372 ten years after enrollment. Across 353 programs nationwide, this $117,000 spread in median earnings demonstrates why program selection significantly impacts technical careers and long-term earning potential in STEM fields.
Leading the rankings is University Of California-Berkeley, achieving the highest program earnings at $143,344. Santa Clara University follows at $125,546, while Maine Maritime Academy rounds out the top three at $116,961, demonstrating how diverse engineering degree pathways can deliver exceptional graduate outcomes across different institutional types.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | San Luis Obispo, CA | $113,948 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,529 | 31.3% | 86.4% | |
| #22 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | Hanover, NH | $113,749 Median Engineering Earnings | $41 | 5.4% | 95.5% |
| #23 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | Rohnert Park, CA | $112,757 Median Engineering Earnings | $8,310 | 93.4% | 57.6% |
| #24 | Ann Arbor, MI | $111,754 Median Engineering Earnings | $1,043 | 15.6% | 93.2% | |
| #25 | Charlottesville, VA | $111,451 Median Engineering Earnings | $8,174 | 16.8% | 95.6% | |
| #26 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | West Long Branch, NJ | $111,422 Median Engineering Earnings | $18,924 | 89.0% | 71.9% |
| #27 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $111,345 Median Engineering Earnings | $2,264 | 5.2% | 90.5% |
| #28 | La Jolla, CA | $110,699 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,525 | 26.7% | 86.1% | |
| #29 | Champaign, IL | $110,373 Median Engineering Earnings | $2,038 | 42.4% | 85.1% | |
| #30 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $109,634 Median Engineering Earnings | -$3,012 | 5.4% | 96.5% |
| #31 | Seattle, WA | $109,269 Median Engineering Earnings | $6,384 | 39.1% | 85.2% | |
| #32 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | Lewisburg, PA | $107,947 Median Engineering Earnings | $20,980 | 28.9% | 86.3% |
| #33 | Atlanta, GA | $107,909 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,666 | 14.1% | 94.0% | |
| #34 | Boston UniversityPrivate | Boston, MA | $107,854 Median Engineering Earnings | $9,500 | 11.1% | 88.7% |
| #35 | Needham, MA | $107,820 Median Engineering Earnings | — | 25.2% | 96.4% | |
| #36 | Princeton UniversityPrivate | Princeton, NJ | $107,408 Median Engineering Earnings | $41 | 4.6% | 97.6% |
| #37 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 Median Engineering Earnings | $10,482 | 78.3% | 47.0% |
| #38 | Davis, CA | $106,933 Median Engineering Earnings | $9,211 | 41.8% | 85.7% | |
| #39 | Irvine, CA | $106,892 Median Engineering Earnings | $8,123 | 28.6% | 86.9% | |
| #40 | Suny Maritime CollegePublic | Throggs Neck, NY | $106,276 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,726 | 72.4% | 64.4% |
