Engineering at San Diego State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at San Diego State University
Use these rankings to compare San Diego State University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #63 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 681 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #81 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from San Diego State University
Graduates of San Diego State 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 | $66,254 |
| 2 years | $64,342 |
| 3 years | $77,743 |
| 4 years | $89,759 |
| 5 years | $98,037 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $89,759, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $19,388.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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