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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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.