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Engineering at University of Denver

Engineering at University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what University of Denver. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Denver is in Denver, CO.

Online Class Availability at University of Denver

Distance learning is available at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Denver

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 32
Best Value Colorado #12 of 12
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #32 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #645 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #2 of 32
Best Value Colorado #12 of 12
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #32 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #645 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Denver

Those who finish University of Denver’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,647
2 years $65,905
3 years $72,754
4 years $78,459
5 years $92,358

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Denver report median earnings of $78,459, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Denver

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Denver stands at $26,248.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Denver 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

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