Engineering at Loyola Marymount University
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Loyola Marymount University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at Loyola Marymount University
Online coursework is an option at Loyola Marymount University. Among 10,179 students, 568 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,394 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Loyola Marymount University
Use these rankings to compare Loyola Marymount University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #25 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #136 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Loyola Marymount University
Graduates of Loyola Marymount 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 | $67,491 |
| 2 years | $62,082 |
| 3 years | $68,960 |
| 4 years | $88,760 |
| 5 years | $92,031 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Loyola Marymount University take home a median $88,760, compared with $70,783 for all Loyola Marymount University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Loyola Marymount University comes in at $24,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Loyola Marymount University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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
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