Franklin W Olin College Of Engineering Programs & Rankings

How We Rank Programs

Program rankings at Olin reflect the college's specialized focus on engineering education with only two bachelor's degree offerings. Both Applied Engineering and Mechanical Engineering demonstrate exceptional outcomes based on federal College Scorecard data tracking graduate earnings and debt levels. The value scores of 100.0 and 94.2 respectively indicate outstanding return on investment relative to borrowing requirements. Rankings reflect labor-market results rather than institutional prestige, with both programs serving roughly equal shares of graduates (49.3% and 50.7%). The consistency in outcomes across both programs reflects Olin's focused curriculum and intensive project-based learning approach, with graduates entering high-demand engineering roles immediately upon completion. Small cohort sizes of 35-36 graduates per program provide confidence in reported earnings while reflecting the college's selective admission and specialized educational model.