# John Brown University: Engineering (bachelor's)

Siloam Springs, AR. IPEDS 107141, CIP 14.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/john-brown-university/majors/engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,911
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,783 (U.S. median for this major: $88,063 across 57 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,488 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,720

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,783 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,484 | $72,034 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,210 | $70,905 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,655 | $68,619 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,433 | $88,304 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,627 | $101,463 | 1.7 years |

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

## Engineering at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | $90,783 | $25,488 | $20,397 | 72% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,290 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $140,600 AR, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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