Engineering at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Kansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #386 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #386 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Kansas
Students who complete University of Kansas’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 | $64,108 |
| 2 years | $63,549 |
| 3 years | $73,321 |
| 4 years | $80,655 |
| 5 years | $92,221 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Kansas earn a median of $80,655, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Kansas stands at $23,357.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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