Engineering at Kennesaw State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Kennesaw State University
Many students take online classes at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Kennesaw State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kennesaw State University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #596 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Those who finish Kennesaw State University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,877 |
| 2 years | $64,807 |
| 3 years | $69,752 |
| 4 years | $80,711 |
| 5 years | $88,351 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University earn a median of $80,711, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University comes in at $29,183.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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