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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #381 | Dover, DE | $54,210 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,135 | 46.6% | 39.1% | |
| #382 | Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $53,358 Median Engineering Earnings | $22,537 | 81.0% | 68.6% |
| #383 | Texarkana, TX | $50,207 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,002 | 63.5% | 29.6% | |
| #384 | Stephenville, TX | $48,585 Median Engineering Earnings | $15,574 | 89.5% | 48.2% | |
| #385 | Providence, RI | $47,260 Median Engineering Earnings | $25,530 | 91.0% | 55.4% | |
| #386 | San Antonio, TX | $44,356 Median Engineering Earnings | $19,260 | 98.1% | 51.0% | |
| #387 | Hato Rey, PR | $38,299 Median Engineering Earnings | $16,406 | — | 28.1% |
