Engineering at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez sits in Mayaguez, PR.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Online coursework is an option at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Of 10,618 students, 70 (1%) studied exclusively online and 2,188 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Use these rankings to compare University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Those who finish University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’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 | $59,515 |
| 2 years | $57,762 |
| 3 years | $64,776 |
| 4 years | $74,433 |
| 5 years | $82,431 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez earn a median of $74,433, compared with $50,937 for all University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $8,955.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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