Engineering at University of St Thomas
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of St Thomas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of St Thomas is located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Studying Online at University of St Thomas
Distance learning is available at University of St Thomas. Among 9,410 students, 635 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,538 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of St Thomas
Use these rankings to compare University of St Thomas’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 49 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #605 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of St Thomas
Graduates of University of St Thomas’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,348 |
| 2 years | $73,612 |
| 3 years | $81,941 |
| 4 years | $93,673 |
| 5 years | $97,383 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of St Thomas report median earnings of $93,673, compared with $75,000 for all University of St Thomas graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of St Thomas comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of St Thomas work across a variety of fields. Below 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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