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Engineering at Princeton University

Engineering at Princeton University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what Princeton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Princeton University sits in Princeton, NJ.

Studying Online at Princeton University

Princeton University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Engineering Rankings at Princeton University

Rankings can help you compare Princeton University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 17
Best Value New Jersey #9 of 17
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #28 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #117 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #152 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #2 of 17
Best Value New Jersey #9 of 17
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #28 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #117 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #152 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Princeton University

Graduates of Princeton University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Princeton University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,584
5 years $243,825

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Princeton University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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