Engineering at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what University of Missouri-Kansas City. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #333 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Those who finish University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,064 |
| 2 years | $64,652 |
| 3 years | $67,538 |
| 4 years | $80,030 |
| 5 years | $92,719 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $80,030, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City is $25,246.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Missouri-Kansas City work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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