# Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $88,063 across 57 colleges (middle half $84,649–$94,332); median federal debt $26,978
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in General Engineering: median $81,220 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Engineers | 10% | not reported | — |
| Civil Engineers | 9% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Software Developers | 7% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 5% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 4% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3% | $134,960 | 8.3% |
| Construction Managers | 2% | $114,990 | 9.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $89,493 (552) |
| CO | — | $78,204 (108) |
| FL | — | $70,383 (214) |
| GA | — | $89,205 (110) |
| IL | — | $78,204 (149) |
| MA | $96,695 (3) | $89,375 (119) |
| MI | $82,513 (3) | $78,204 (118) |
| NC | $86,596 (4) | $89,375 (108) |
| NJ | — | $83,250 (152) |
| NY | $80,912 (4) | $88,155 (238) |
| OH | — | $76,611 (100) |
| PA | $88,063 (14) | $81,220 (146) |
| TX | — | $77,561 (326) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Harvey Mudd College (CA): $122,845
2. University of California-Davis (CA): $114,228
3. University of Virginia (VA): $101,078
4. James Madison University (VA): $91,761

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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