Engineering at Georgia Southern University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what Georgia Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia Southern University
Distance learning is available at Georgia Southern University. Among 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) studied exclusively online and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Georgia Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southern University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #577 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Those who finish Georgia Southern University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,766 |
| 2 years | $63,312 |
| 3 years | $67,576 |
| 4 years | $75,720 |
| 5 years | $85,285 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Georgia Southern University take home a median $75,720, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Georgia Southern University comes in at $26,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Georgia Southern University go on to a range of careers. 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
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