Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Florida Institute of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Institute of Technology is in Melbourne, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Florida Institute of Technology. Among 8,992 students, 3,910 (43%) studied exclusively online and 101 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Florida Institute of Technology
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Institute of Technology’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #648 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #648 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology
Students who complete Florida Institute of Technology’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,584 |
| 2 years | $61,514 |
| 3 years | $72,312 |
| 4 years | $84,446 |
| 5 years | $96,482 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Florida Institute of Technology take home a median $84,446, compared with $70,654 for all Florida Institute of Technology graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Florida Institute of Technology comes in at $26,158.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Florida Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.