Engineering at University of California-Riverside
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Riverside
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Riverside. Among 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of California-Riverside
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Riverside’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 79 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of California-Riverside
Students who complete University of California-Riverside’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 | $56,146 |
| 2 years | $60,143 |
| 3 years | $72,153 |
| 4 years | $84,674 |
| 5 years | $99,522 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $84,674, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside comes in at $20,232.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of California-Riverside 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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