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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | Evanston, IL | $105,799 Median Engineering Earnings | $1,764 | 7.7% | 95.1% |
| #42 | Hoboken, NJ | $105,781 Median Engineering Earnings | $27,221 | 47.6% | 86.9% | |
| #43 | Rochester, NY | $104,872 Median Engineering Earnings | $24,680 | 66.9% | 69.9% | |
| #44 | University Of TulsaPrivate | Tulsa, OK | $104,824 Median Engineering Earnings | $5,578 | 61.5% | 72.3% |
| #45 | Brown UniversityPrivate | Providence, RI | $104,707 Median Engineering Earnings | -$420 | 5.4% | 95.7% |
| #46 | University Of Detroit MercyPrivate | Detroit, MI | $104,683 Median Engineering Earnings | $13,088 | 75.4% | 67.2% |
| #47 | College Park, MD | $104,610 Median Engineering Earnings | $2,962 | 44.8% | 88.6% | |
| #48 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | Orem, UT | $104,446 Median Engineering Earnings | $3,904 | — | 45.1% |
| #49 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $104,373 Median Engineering Earnings | $17,440 | 47.1% | 84.0% |
| #50 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | Baltimore, MD | $104,265 Median Engineering Earnings | $428 | 6.4% | 93.8% |
| #51 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | Bethlehem, PA | $104,249 Median Engineering Earnings | $16,917 | 25.9% | 87.9% |
| #52 | Flushing, NY | $103,254 Median Engineering Earnings | $38,079 | — | 39.2% | |
| #53 | Blacksburg, VA | $103,226 Median Engineering Earnings | $11,689 | 54.8% | 86.2% | |
| #54 | St. Louis, MO | $102,373 Median Engineering Earnings | $1,716 | 12.1% | 94.3% | |
| #55 | College Station, TX | $102,174 Median Engineering Earnings | $12,784 | 57.4% | 83.9% | |
| #56 | Kettering UniversityPrivate | Flint, MI | $102,080 Median Engineering Earnings | $24,910 | 78.7% | 70.8% |
| #57 | West Lafayette, IN | $102,077 Median Engineering Earnings | $5,098 | 49.9% | 83.1% | |
| #58 | Columbus, OH | $101,542 Median Engineering Earnings | $4,885 | 60.6% | 87.7% | |
| #59 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | Notre Dame, IN | $101,115 Median Engineering Earnings | $7,244 | 11.3% | 95.2% |
| #60 | University Of FloridaPublic | Gainesville, FL | $100,969 Median Engineering Earnings | $1,477 | 61.3% | 91.1% |
