Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Harvey Mudd College vary by specialization within the institution's focused STEM curriculum. The rankings below evaluate programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment rather than prestige or reputation.
Use this page to compare how different STEM concentrations perform in the labor market.
Analyzing 3 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights identify Harvey Mudd's standout programs across earnings performance, national rankings, and enrollment scale.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, national rank, debt levels, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Harvey Mudd College.
Engineering and technology programs at Harvey Mudd deliver strong outcomes with distinctive interdisciplinary approaches. Applied Engineering ranks #3 nationally and graduates the largest cohort with 68 students earning median salaries of $103,969.
Computer Science achieves #14 national ranking with exceptional earnings of $183,524 for 47 graduates. Both programs maintain flagship status and demonstrate Harvey Mudd's specialized engineering excellence.
This group is best suited for students seeking intensive technical education with collaborative, cross-disciplinary learning approaches rather than traditional departmental boundaries.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — |
Program rankings at Harvey Mudd College reflect post-graduation labor market outcomes rather than academic prestige or reputation. Earnings differences between programs occur because labor markets value different skills and specializations differently, creating variation even within Harvey Mudd's focused STEM curriculum. Computer Science commands premium salaries due to high industry demand, while Applied Engineering provides broad preparation across multiple engineering disciplines. Mathematics and Computer Science demonstrates Harvey Mudd's interdisciplinary approach, combining quantitative theory with practical application. Rankings use Department of Education College Scorecard data, requiring minimum cohort sizes of 10 graduates over multiple years for inclusion. These outcome measures reflect career earnings potential rather than academic quality, helping students understand labor market returns for different educational investments. Harvey Mudd's specialized mission creates consistency in outcomes while still showing meaningful variation across technical specializations and career pathways.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
| $198,257★ |
| — |
| 49 |
| Engineering, General. | — | $122,845 | $35,445 | 51 |
Harvey Mudd's interdisciplinary approach culminates in Mathematics and Computer Science, which ranks #1 nationally with a perfect value score of 100.0. This program enrolls 52 students and produces median earnings of $122,038, demonstrating the college's signature integration of mathematical theory with computational application.
The program represents Harvey Mudd's distinctive educational philosophy of combining disciplines rather than isolating them. This track is ideal for students who thrive in boundary-crossing academic environments and seek careers requiring both quantitative rigor and technological fluency.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | — | $122,038 | — | 55 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
