Engineering at Dartmouth College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Dartmouth College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dartmouth College is in Hanover, NH.
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Online Class Availability at Dartmouth College
Many students take online classes at Dartmouth College. Among 6,938 students, 40 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 137 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Dartmouth College
Rankings can help you compare Dartmouth College’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 46 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #587 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Dartmouth College
Graduates of Dartmouth College’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,287 |
| 2 years | $70,172 |
| 3 years | $81,840 |
| 4 years | $94,997 |
| 5 years | $105,162 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Dartmouth College take home a median $94,997, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Dartmouth College comes in at $17,083.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Dartmouth College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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