Engineering at Ohio University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #13 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #13 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #466 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $78,548 |
| 2 years | $73,789 |
| 3 years | $78,517 |
| 4 years | $90,718 |
| 5 years | $93,914 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $90,718, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $25,846.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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