Engineering at Saint Louis University
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what Saint Louis University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saint Louis University sits in Saint Louis, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saint Louis University
Distance learning is available at Saint Louis University. Among 17,059 students, 1,143 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,559 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Saint Louis University
Rankings can help you compare Saint Louis University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #575 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Saint Louis University
Students who complete Saint Louis 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 | $61,750 |
| 2 years | $64,024 |
| 3 years | $77,500 |
| 4 years | $78,267 |
| 5 years | $78,641 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Saint Louis University take home a median $78,267, compared with $74,905 for all Saint Louis University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Saint Louis University is $26,362.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Saint Louis University pursue many career paths. 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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