Every couple of years we take a look at the data that shows which engineering schools are producing graduates with the highest out-of-the-chute pay and mid-career compensation. Again, we turn to PayScale.com for the most recent data. This year we decided to look at the top 20 schools to offer a broader look at how engineering schools are stacking up pay-wise.
One of the interesting things about this survey is that it’s data-based with no subjective judgement calls. PayScale looks at its large pool of salary data to determine which schools have produced the highest paid engineers. Because of this, we’re seeing some institutions that we don’t always see topping the “best engineering schools” lists.
20th: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Engineering, Research University, State School
Early Career Pay: $67,300
Mid-Career Pay: 120,600
(Image source: Missouri University of Science and Technology)
19th: University of California-San Diego
Engineering, Research University, State School
Early Career Pay: $63,400
Mid-Career Pay: 123,700
(Image source: University of California-San Diego)
18th: Kettering University
Engineering, Private School
Early Career Pay: $69,900
Mid-Career Pay: 125,000
(Image source: Kettering University)
17th: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Engineering, Private School, Sober School
Early Career Pay: $68,500
Mid-Career Pay: 126,200
(Image source: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art)
16th: Clarkson University
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $68,500
Mid-Career Pay: 126,200
(Image source: Clarkson University)
15th: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Engineering, Research University, For Sports Fans, State School
Early Career Pay: $72,700
Mid-Career Pay: 133,400
(Image source: Clarkson University)
14th: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $71,300
Mid-Career Pay: 134,100
(Image source: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
13th: Lehigh University
Engineering, Party School, Private School, Research University, for Sports Fans
Early Career Pay: $69,500
Mid-Career Pay: 134,100
(Image source: Lehigh University)
12th: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $73,600
Mid-Career Pay: 135,500
(Image source: Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
11th: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Engineering, Private School
Early Career Pay: $75,000
Mid-Career Pay: 135,800
(Image source: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
10th: Carnegie Mellon University
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $75,900
Mid-Career Pay: 136,100
(Image source: Carnegie Mellon University)
9th: Colorado School of Mines
Engineering, Research University, State School
Early Career Pay: $75,600
Mid-Career Pay: 139,600
(Image source: Colorado School of Mines)
8th: Stevens Institute of Technology
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $75,100
Mid-Career Pay: 139,900
(Image source: Stevens Institute of Technology)
7th: United States Merchant Marine Academy
Engineering, State School
Early Career Pay: $80,600
Mid-Career Pay: 140,700
(Image source: United States Merchant Marine Academy)
6th: Webb Institute
Engineering, Private School
Early Career Pay: $80,800
Mid-Career Pay: 141,800
(Image source: Webb Institute)
5th: Stanford University
Engineering, Private School, Research University, for Sports Fans
Early Career Pay: $79,000
Mid-Career Pay: 145,200
(Image source: Stanford University)
4th: California Institute of Technology
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $84,100
Mid-Career Pay: 151,600
(Image source: California Institute of Technology)
3rd: United States Naval Academy
Engineering, Private School, Research University, for Sports Fans
Early Career Pay: $84,100
Mid-Career Pay: 152,800
(Image source: United States Naval Academy)
2nd: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Engineering, Private School, Research University
Early Career Pay: $86,300
Mid-Career Pay: 155,200
(Image source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
1st: Harvey Mudd College
Engineering, Liberal Arts School, Private School
Early Career Pay: $88,800
Mid-Career Pay: 158,200
(Image source: Harvey Mudd College)
Top Engineering Schools by Salary Potential
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