Engineering at Marquette University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Marquette University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marquette University is located in Milwaukee, WI.
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Studying Online at Marquette University
Many students take online classes at Marquette University. Among 11,746 students, 546 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Marquette University
Rankings can help you compare Marquette University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #596 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Marquette University
Those who finish Marquette University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,514 |
| 2 years | $66,736 |
| 3 years | $73,491 |
| 4 years | $80,019 |
| 5 years | $91,416 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Marquette University earn a median of $80,019, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Marquette University stands at $26,424.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Marquette University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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