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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #321 | Jacksonville, FL | $83,925 Median Engineering Earnings | $6,647 | 53.2% | 69.2% | |
| #322 | Teaneck, NJ | $83,798 Median Engineering Earnings | $10,218 | 90.7% | 53.3% | |
| #323 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | Cedarville, OH | $83,768 Median Engineering Earnings | $18,987 | 65.3% | 72.5% |
| #324 | Pasadena, CA | $83,177 Median Engineering Earnings | -$2,133 | 2.6% | 94.4% | |
| #325 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $83,081 Median Engineering Earnings | $22,501 | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| #326 | Cleveland, OH | $83,009 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,958 | 91.3% | 50.6% | |
| #327 | Trine UniversityPrivate | Angola, IN | $82,991 Median Engineering Earnings | $19,661 | 85.5% | 64.4% |
| #328 | University Of VermontPublic | Burlington, VT | $82,973 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,127 | 65.3% | 78.6% |
| #329 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $82,856 Median Engineering Earnings | $18,489 | 74.2% | 66.4% |
| #330 | Celina, OH | $82,795 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,349 | — | 40.9% | |
| #331 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | Bourbonnais, IL | $82,632 Median Engineering Earnings | $17,232 | 55.9% | 60.8% |
| #332 | Bowling Green, KY | $82,562 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,087 | 93.9% | 55.6% | |
| #333 | Hope CollegePrivate | Holland, MI | $82,513 Median Engineering Earnings | $17,606 | 79.2% | 80.0% |
| #334 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $82,326 Median Engineering Earnings | $19,281 | 70.9% | 74.1% |
| #335 | Milwaukee, WI | $82,196 Median Engineering Earnings | $10,329 | 90.7% | 49.3% | |
| #336 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | Big Rapids, MI | $82,141 Median Engineering Earnings | $2,556 | 91.4% | 46.9% |
| #337 | Utica, NY | $81,839 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,442 | 81.3% | 55.1% | |
| #338 | Mayaguez, PR | $81,831 Median Engineering Earnings | $17,939 | 56.5% | 49.1% | |
| #339 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | Ada, OH | $81,769 Median Engineering Earnings | $18,525 | 74.4% | 75.5% |
| #340 | University Of EvansvillePrivate | Evansville, IN | $81,662 Median Engineering Earnings | $14,451 | 77.6% | 64.5% |
