General Engineering at Dartmouth College
If you plan to study General Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Dartmouth College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dartmouth College is in Hanover, NH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 205 general engineering graduations were recorded at Dartmouth College.
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Online Class Availability at Dartmouth College
Online coursework is an option at Dartmouth College. Among 6,938 students, 40 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 137 (2%) took at least some classes online.
General Engineering Rankings at Dartmouth College
Rankings can help you compare Dartmouth College’s General Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 284 |
Earnings for General Engineering Graduates from Dartmouth College
Those who finish Dartmouth College’s General 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 | $58,277 |
| 2 years | $64,990 |
| 3 years | $81,813 |
| 4 years | $97,631 |
| 5 years | $120,347 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Engineering graduates from Dartmouth College report median earnings of $97,631, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Engineering graduates at Dartmouth College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Engineering graduates at Dartmouth College are 47% women (96) and 53% men (109).
General Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Dartmouth College
Among the 101 bachelor’s general engineering degrees awarded at Dartmouth College, 52% were women (53) and 48% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 27% of General Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College, lower than the national average of 27%.*
General Engineering Master’s Program at Dartmouth College
Of the 104 master’s general engineering degrees awarded at Dartmouth College, 41% were women (43) and 59% were men (61).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering master’s degree recipients at Dartmouth College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 53 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of General Engineering master’s 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 General Engineering Concentrations at Dartmouth College
This General Engineering program at Dartmouth College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 205 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Engineering Graduates
Those who complete General Engineering program at Dartmouth College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Engineering 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.