Graduates earn among the highest incomes nationally, with outcomes that significantly exceed peer expectations.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
While specific earnings distribution data is limited due to small cohort sizes, debt ranges from $6,500 to $21,500 indicate relatively narrow variation in borrowing patterns. The consistency in debt levels combined with exceptional median earnings creates favorable financial trajectories across the graduate population.
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Olin graduates demonstrate strong earnings progression throughout their careers. Median earnings rise from $105,483 six years after enrollment to $130,517 at eight years, before settling at $129,455 at ten years.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduates from this institution significantly outperform peers — earnings are 157% higher than similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $19,500 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Median debt levels at Olin remain moderate at $19,500, below the peer median of $25,000 by $5,500. Debt ranges from $6,500 at the 25th percentile to $21,500 at the 75th percentile, indicating most students borrow similar amounts regardless of individual circumstances.
Franklin W Olin College Of Engineering delivers exceptional return on investment, ranking at the 99.6th percentile nationally—among the highest we track. Graduates earn $60,450 beyond expectations relative to similar students, placing Olin at the 99.7th percentile for value-added performance.
Approximately 17.5% of Olin graduates continue to graduate or professional study, indicating most students transition directly into high-paying engine...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Applied Engineering drives the strongest outcomes with $114,228 median earnings and a #1 national ranking, representing approximately half of all graduates with exceptional career preparation. Mechanical Engineering delivers solid outcomes at $96,456 with a #14 national ranking, serving the other half of the student body with strong industry preparation.
The $17,772 difference between programs reflects typical variations in engineering specializations while maintaining consistently strong outcomes across both offerings. Both programs achieve exceptional value scores (100.0 and 94.2), indicating outstanding return on investment regardless of specialization choice.
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