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Engineering Schools in Missouri

1,179 students earned Engineering degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Engineering is the 5th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Missouri

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 729
Post-Master’s Certificate 252
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 252
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 198

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Missouri

There are 63,070 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Missouri

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $94,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 6 colleges in Missouri that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

546 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri University of Science and Technology grads earn an average salary of $65,427. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,964. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

370 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921. 71% of the teachers are full time.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 61% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $53,847.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,123 after graduation. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCM. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

Engineering Careers in MO

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $91,820
Computer Hardware Engineers 26% $97,070
Operations Research Analysts 24% $72,020
Engineering Professors 22% $98,690
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Systems Software Developers 19% $93,870
Architecture Professors 17% $82,650
Biomedical Engineers 13% $74,070
Industrial Engineers 12% $82,940
Cost Estimators 11% $63,570
Mechanical Engineers 11% $80,090
Civil Engineers 10% $78,250
Chemical Engineers 10% $101,950
Engineers 9% $82,450
Electrical Engineers 9% $91,960
Physicists 8% $105,770
Health and Safety Engineers 7% $93,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $133,380
Environmental Engineers 6% $64,440
Industrial Production Managers 2% $97,310
Electronics Engineers 2% $96,990
Computer Network Architects 1% $98,100
Mining and Geological Engineers 0% $0
Petroleum Engineers 0% $0
Materials Engineers 0% $84,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer & Information Sciences 1,402
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 426
Engineering Technologies 392
Mathematics & Statistics 255
Physical Sciences 208
Agriculture 192
Architecture/Urban Planning 84
Natural Resources & Conservation 67

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