Engineering at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University
Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Vanderbilt University
These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 136 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 681 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 136 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 681 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt University’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 | $65,777 |
| 2 years | $69,412 |
| 3 years | $80,843 |
| 4 years | $90,530 |
| 5 years | $105,578 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $90,530, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $16,167.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. 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 |
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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