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Engineering at University of Memphis

Engineering at University of Memphis

If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Memphis

Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #10 of 12
Best Value Southeast (Region) #70 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #110 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #588 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #10 of 12
Best Value Southeast (Region) #70 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #110 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #588 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Memphis

Graduates of University of Memphis’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 Memphis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $58,155
2 years $56,418
3 years $68,166
4 years $78,000
5 years $84,995

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $78,000, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Memphis stands at $26,350.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. Below 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

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