Engineering at DePaul University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.
DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from DePaul University
Those who finish DePaul 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 | $86,090 |
| 2 years | $84,653 |
| 3 years | $98,092 |
| 4 years | $116,216 |
| 5 years | $121,831 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $116,216, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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