Compare 13 Pre-Engineering. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $71,591.
The highest-earning Pre-Engineering program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $36K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Graduates earn between $55,964 and $92,338—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Ohio State University's Pre-Engineering program leads with graduates earning $92,338, well above the $71,591 average across all programs. Michigan State follows at $81,700, while Olivet Nazarene University reaches $79,322. These outcomes show that strong engineering preparation exists across different institutional types, not just traditional engineering powerhouses.
Highest program earnings: $92,338
Strong outcomes with 51% acceptance
3.9% payment burden | Excellent
8.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $92,338 | 64 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | |
| #2 | $81,700 | 125 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Olivet Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $79,322 | 79 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,966 | Manageable |
| #4 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $78,363 | 83 | $23,250 | Excellent | $33,900 | Manageable |
| #5 | $78,008 | 27 | $20,105 | Excellent | $13,626 | Good | |
| #6 | Hope CollegePrivate | $76,755 | 57 | $26,800 | Excellent | $48,059 | Challenging |
| #7 | $75,547 | 37 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #8 | $75,021 | 39 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | |
| #9 | $68,516 | 20 | $21,325 | Excellent | $28,694 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $64,990 | 10 | $25,251 | Good | $20,764 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $59,760 | 5 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $58,673 | 31 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Andrews UniversityPrivate | $55,964 | 16 | $26,000 | Good | $27,219 | Challenging |
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 →
