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
Lower quartile earnings
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How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Missouri S&T graduates demonstrate steady earnings progression as they advance in engineering and technology careers. Median earnings grow from $69,295 six years after graduation to $75,241 at eight years and $82,957 at ten years, representing 19.7% growth from the six-year mark.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduates from this institution significantly outperform peers — earnings are 66% higher than similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $23,250 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Missouri S&T graduates carry median debt of $23,250, slightly above the peer median of $21,105 but remaining manageable relative to engineering career outcomes. Student debt ranges from $7,419 at the 25th percentile to $27,500 at the 75th percentile, showing variation in borrowing patterns among students.
Missouri University of Science and Technology achieves exceptional return on investment, ranking at the 97.1st percentile nationally among the highest we track for educational value. The university generates $17,428 in earnings beyond expectations at the 93.0th percentile, demonstrating excellent performance in converting educational investment into career advantage.
Approximately 23.5% of Missouri S&T graduates continue to graduate or professional study, reflecting balanced preparation for both immediate workforce...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Missouri S&T's strongest return outcomes concentrate in engineering and technology programs where market demand creates premium earning potential. Petroleum Engineering leads with $91,298 median earnings, followed by Computer Engineering at $90,622 and Electrical Engineering at $86,875.
Engineering Design achieves exceptional value with a 95.0 score while ranking #2 nationally, demonstrating how specialized technical programs can deliver outstanding return on investment. Mechanical Engineering, the university's largest program with 279 graduates, produces median earnings of $83,593 with strong value scores of 77.1.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution at Missouri S&T shows strong outcomes across career paths, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $53,687 to $106,938. This 2.0:1 ratio reflects more consistent outcomes than typical universities due to the focused engineering and technology program mix.
