Engineering, Other programs
CIP 1499 · Engineering · ranked by median earnings four years after completion
33 institutions report graduate earnings for Engineering, Other programs (College Scorecard, 2024-25). Across them the median is $103,953 four years after completion, with a typical debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26× and 96% of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold. Indicatively, all 38 programs with a benchmark clear the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026).
| # | Institution | Earn 4yr | % > threshold | Median debt | Debt/earn | Earnings premium | 2 of 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern UniversityIL · Master's | $211,469 n=96 | 97% 5yr | $64,256 | 0.30× | Above +209% | Clears 2/2 |
| 2 | University of California-San DiegoCA · Master's | $158,915 n=43 | 97% 1yr | – | – | Above +111% | Clears 2/2 |
| 3 | University of Southern CaliforniaCA · Master's | $150,717 n=39 | 100% 5yr | $30,125 | 0.20× | Above +100% | Clears 2/2 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMN · Master's | $141,008 n=34 | – | – | – | Above +106% | – |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main CampusIN · Master's | $140,404 n=91 | 100% 5yr | – | – | Above +141% | Clears 2/2 |
| 6 | Old Dominion UniversityVA · Master's | $125,132 n=78 | 97% 5yr | $37,250 | 0.30× | Above +76% | Clears 2/2 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI · Master's | $117,702 n=33 | 96% 5yr | $49,644 | 0.42× | Above +87% | Clears 2/2 |
| 8 | Northeastern UniversityMA · Master's | $116,924 n=22 | 89% 1yr | – | – | Above +54% | – |
| 9 | Stanford UniversityCA · Bachelor's | $115,206 n=43 | 91% 5yr | $7,500 | 0.07× | Above +200% | Clears 2/2 |
| 10 | Clemson UniversitySC · Master's | $114,455 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +100% | – |
| 11 | Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMA · Master's | $114,409 n=42 | 100% 5yr | $20,371 | 0.18× | Above +51% | Clears 2/2 |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN · Doctoral | $113,720 n=17 | – | – | – | Above +99% | – |
| 13 | Northeastern UniversityMA · Bachelor's | $112,019 n=34 | 91% 1yr | $22,525 | 0.20× | Above +158% | – |
| 14 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPA · UG cert | $108,995 n=19 | 96% 1yr | $27,000 | 0.25× | Above +189% | – |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Master's | $107,278 n=20 | 96% 1yr | – | – | Above +67% | – |
| 16 | Pennsylvania State University-World CampusPA · Master's | $107,278 n=20 | 96% 1yr | – | – | Above +67% | – |
| 17 | Villanova UniversityPA · Master's | $105,945 n=23 | 96% 1yr | – | – | Above +65% | – |
| 18 | Louisiana Tech UniversityLA · Bachelor's | $105,080 n=19 | – | – | – | Above +202% | – |
| 19 | Massachusetts Maritime AcademyMA · Bachelor's | $104,007 n=95 | 95% 5yr | $26,000 | 0.25× | Above +139% | Clears 2/2 |
| 20 | Alabama A & M UniversityAL · Master's | $103,898 n=17 | 82% 1yr | $30,750 | 0.30× | Above +81% | – |
| 21 | California State University-ChicoCA · Bachelor's | $103,272 n=55 | 97% 5yr | $22,500 | 0.22× | Above +169% | Clears 2/2 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA · Bachelor's | $102,134 n=66 | 98% 5yr | $25,500 | 0.25× | Above +171% | Clears 2/2 |
| 23 | Stevens Institute of TechnologyNJ · Bachelor's | $99,691 n=27 | – | $26,874 | 0.27× | Above +150% | – |
| 24 | Ohio State University-Main CampusOH · Bachelor's | $97,144 n=52 | 100% 5yr | $21,750 | 0.22× | Above +164% | Clears 2/2 |
| 25 | University of DaytonOH · Master's | $96,014 n=16 | – | – | – | Above +53% | – |
| 26 | Oregon State UniversityOR · Bachelor's | $94,278 n=27 | 96% 5yr | $28,067 | 0.30× | Above +157% | Clears 2/2 |
| 27 | Oregon State University-Cascades CampusOR · Bachelor's | $94,278 n=27 | 96% 5yr | $28,067 | 0.30× | Above +157% | Clears 2/2 |
| 28 | University of Maryland-College ParkMD · Bachelor's | $92,653 n=32 | 97% 5yr | $18,458 | 0.20× | Above +120% | Clears 2/2 |
| 29 | Mississippi State UniversityMS · Bachelor's | $91,124 n=28 | 92% 1yr | $18,947 | 0.21× | Above +176% | – |
| 30 | Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMO · Master's | $90,792 n=19 | 96% 1yr | – | – | Above +57% | Clears 2/2 |
| 31 | Colorado State University PuebloCO · Bachelor's | $90,627 n=28 | 96% 5yr | $28,000 | 0.31× | Above +118% | Clears 2/2 |
| 32 | Indiana University-IndianapolisIN · Bachelor's | $89,261 n=33 | 91% 1yr | $25,492 | 0.29× | Above +138% | Clears 2/2 |
| 33 | University of California-San DiegoCA · Bachelor's | $88,159 n=89 | 94% 5yr | $18,954 | 0.21× | Above +129% | Clears 2/2 |
| 34 | Purdue University-Main CampusIN · Bachelor's | $87,331 n=34 | 90% 1yr | $19,787 | 0.23× | Above +133% | – |
| 35 | University of Southern CaliforniaCA · Grad cert | $84,820 n=21 | – | $137,056 | 1.62× | Above +13% | – |
| 36 | Oregon Institute of TechnologyOR · Bachelor's | $81,872 n=18 | 100% 5yr | $34,585 | 0.42× | Above +123% | Clears 2/2 |
| 37 | Michigan State UniversityMI · Bachelor's | $79,609 n=36 | 98% 1yr | $21,848 | 0.27× | Above +127% | – |
| 38 | Alfred UniversityNY · Bachelor's | $71,845 n=18 | – | $27,000 | 0.38× | Above +89% | – |
% > threshold is ED's own share of graduates earning above the federal earnings threshold, taken from the best available measurement window (4-, 5- or 1-year) pooled across all nine College Scorecard Field-of-Study releases; a chip marks any figure not on the 4-year window. Earnings premium compares median earnings four years out to the U.S. Census ACS median for a high-school graduate (undergraduate credentials) or bachelor's-degree holder (graduate credentials) in the institution's state. 2 of 3 yrs flags programs below that benchmark in two of the latest three reported cohort-years, the statutory trigger under the 2025 federal earnings-premium test (effective July 1, 2026). Indicative estimates; the Department of Education's official determination may differ. Figures lag the current year by 2–3 years.
| State | Median earn 4yr | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $113,214 | 4 |
| California | $109,239 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,278 | 5 |
| Oregon | $94,278 | 3 |
| Indiana | $89,261 | 3 |
States with at least 3 reporting Engineering, Other programs, by median graduate earnings.
Which colleges have the highest-paying Engineering, Other programs?
By median earnings four years after completion, the highest-paying Engineering, Other programs in this dataset are Northwestern University ($211,469), University of California-San Diego ($158,915), University of Southern California ($150,717). Earnings reflect College Scorecard field-of-study data (2024-25) and vary by credential level and location.
Are Engineering, Other programs at risk under the federal earnings-premium test?
Indicatively, 0 of the 38 Engineering, Other programs with both earnings and a state/national benchmark have median graduate earnings below the earnings-premium benchmark used by the 2025 federal test (effective July 1, 2026), under which a program can lose Title IV eligibility if its graduates earn less than a typical worker without the credential for 2 of 3 years. This estimate uses College Scorecard earnings vs U.S. Census ACS medians; the Department of Education's official determination uses its own cohort definition and may differ.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study, 2014–15 through 2022–23 cohorts plus the most-recent snapshot (2024-25); threshold pass-rates pooled across all nine releases. Earnings-premium benchmarks from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.