Engineering at Brown University
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Brown University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brown University is in Providence, RI.
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Studying Online at Brown University
Many students take online classes at Brown University. Among 11,956 students, 758 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Brown University
Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 681 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 681 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #24 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Brown University
Graduates of Brown 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 | $72,769 |
| 2 years | $75,921 |
| 3 years | $80,783 |
| 4 years | $87,937 |
| 5 years | $117,101 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Brown University earn a median of $87,937, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Brown University is $14,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Brown University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, 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
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