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Engineering at Drexel University

Engineering at Drexel University

If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University

Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Drexel University

Rankings can help you compare Drexel University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #27 of 42
Best Value Pennsylvania #40 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #58 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #120 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #247 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #656 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #27 of 42
Best Value Pennsylvania #40 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #58 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #120 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #247 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #656 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Drexel University

Students who complete Drexel University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Drexel University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,318
2 years $72,559
3 years $81,473
4 years $92,199
5 years $102,894

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Drexel University earn a median of $92,199, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Drexel University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Drexel University is $30,521.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

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