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Engineering at Villanova University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Villanova University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.

Online Class Availability at Villanova University

Many students take online classes at Villanova University. Of 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Villanova University

Use these rankings to compare Villanova University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 127
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#42 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 681
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#126 of 127
Best Value	Nationwide	#672 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Villanova University

Graduates of Villanova University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$78,650
2 years	$71,101
3 years	$79,971
4 years	$90,945
5 years	$104,648

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Villanova University report median earnings of $90,945, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from Villanova University is $26,599.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering program at Villanova University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.