Engineering Science at Dartmouth College
If you plan to study Engineering Science, take a look at what Dartmouth College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, NH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 130 engineering science degrees were awarded at Dartmouth College.
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Online & Distance Learning 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 Science Rankings at Dartmouth College
Use these rankings to compare Dartmouth College’s Engineering Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 31 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 31 |
Earnings for Engineering Science Graduates from Dartmouth College
Graduates of Dartmouth College’s Engineering Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,341 |
| 2 years | $78,343 |
| 3 years | $81,883 |
| 4 years | $90,843 |
| 5 years | $99,468 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Science graduates from Dartmouth College earn a median of $90,843, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Science graduates from Dartmouth College is $17,083.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Engineering Science graduates at Dartmouth College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering Science graduates at Dartmouth College are 42% women (55) and 58% men (75).
Engineering Science Bachelor’s Program at Dartmouth College
Of the 101 bachelor’s engineering science degrees awarded at Dartmouth College, 44% were women (44) and 56% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 36% of Engineering Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Engineering Science Master’s Program at Dartmouth College
Of the 10 master’s engineering science degrees awarded at Dartmouth College, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Science master’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Engineering Science master’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College, higher than the national average of 22%.*
Engineering Science Doctoral Program at Dartmouth College
Among the 19 doctoral engineering science degrees awarded at Dartmouth College, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Science doctoral degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Engineering Science doctoral degree recipients at Dartmouth College, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering Science Concentrations at Dartmouth College
The Engineering Science program at Dartmouth College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering Science | 130 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Science Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Science program at Dartmouth College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
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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