Engineering at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’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 | $74,718 |
| 2 years | $68,179 |
| 3 years | $82,126 |
| 4 years | $87,674 |
| 5 years | $101,263 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Washington University in St Louis take home a median $87,674, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Washington University in St Louis stands at $20,062.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. Here are 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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