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Engineering at Alfred University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what Alfred University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Alfred University sits in Alfred, NY.

Online Class Availability at Alfred University

Online coursework is an option at Alfred University. Of 2,007 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 329 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Alfred University

These rankings give you a sense of how Alfred University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#34 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#41 of 48
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#84 of 127
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#112 of 127
Best Value	Nationwide	#535 of 679
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#590 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Alfred University

Those who finish Alfred University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,489
2 years	$58,395
3 years	$69,467
4 years	$77,001
5 years	$82,912

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Alfred University take home a median $77,001, compared with $51,463 for all Alfred University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Alfred University comes in at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Alfred University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.