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Engineering at George Washington University

Engineering at George Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Washington University is in Washington, DC.

Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University

Distance learning is available at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at George Washington University

Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 4
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #18 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 681
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #118 of 127
Best Value Nationwide #652 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 4
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #18 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 681
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #118 of 127
Best Value Nationwide #652 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from George Washington University

Graduates of George Washington University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at George Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $86,149
2 years $82,829
3 years $108,424
4 years $118,745
5 years $136,758

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from George Washington University take home a median $118,745, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at George Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from George Washington University is $22,250.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. Here 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

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