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Engineering at University of Louisville

If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what University of Louisville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Louisville sits in Louisville, KY.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisville

Distance learning is available at University of Louisville. Of 23,065 students, 4,555 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,040 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Louisville

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisville’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#4 of 8
Best Value	Kentucky	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 136
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 136
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#282 of 681
Best Value	Nationwide	#400 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 136
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 136
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#282 of 681
Best Value	Nationwide	#400 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Louisville

Those who finish University of Louisville’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	$69,216
2 years	$70,730
3 years	$80,803
4 years	$87,856
5 years	$99,614

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Louisville take home a median $87,856, compared with $66,322 for all University of Louisville graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Louisville comes in at $20,089.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at University of Louisville pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.