Compare 12 Engineering Science. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $75,732. Top programs: $92,858+.
With top graduates earning $92,858, Engineering Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Engineering Science program leads with graduates earning $92,858, while Pennsylvania State University follows at $91,355. The average across all 12 programs is $75,732, yet these public research universities demonstrate that strong outcomes don't require elite admissions—Rutgers accepts 65% of applicants.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Harvard graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 3.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, California State University-Bakersfield leads with a 7.0% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $92,858
Strong outcomes with 65% acceptance
3.0% payment burden | Excellent
7.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $92,858 | 53 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #2 | $91,355 | 49 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $90,843 | 103 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Manageable |
| #4 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $86,477 | 46 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Good |
| #5 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $78,657 | 23 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #6 | $78,545 | 10 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $75,545 | 33 | $16,600 | Excellent | $9,000 | Excellent | |
| #8 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $73,378 | 33 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Manageable |
| #9 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $66,169 | 55 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Manageable |
| #10 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $60,320 | 29 | $22,954 | Good | $19,986 | Manageable |
| #11 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $58,221 | 9 | $27,000 | Good | $27,152 | Challenging |
| #12 | $56,415 | 11 | $18,450 | Excellent | $13,000 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
