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Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.

Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 49
Best Value Missouri #12 of 15
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #33 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #177 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #446 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 49
Best Value Missouri #12 of 15
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #33 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #177 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #446 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $66,474
2 years $63,350
3 years $72,368
4 years $80,613
5 years $89,559

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $80,613, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $24,146.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Missouri-Columbia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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