Engineering at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Mississippi is in University, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Of 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Mississippi’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 136 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #557 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Mississippi
Those who finish University of Mississippi’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,056 |
| 2 years | $59,282 |
| 3 years | $67,086 |
| 4 years | $77,747 |
| 5 years | $84,426 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Mississippi take home a median $77,747, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Mississippi stands at $24,712.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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 |
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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