# Smith College: Engineering (bachelor's)

Northampton, MA. IPEDS 167835, CIP 14.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/smith-college/majors/engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,571
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,262 (U.S. median for this major: $88,063 across 57 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $96,695): -$10,433
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,801

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,262 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,363 | $5,684 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,737 | $15,583 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,559 | $27,351 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,750 | $48,998 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $40,477 | $168,789 | 3.6 years |

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

## Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $135,136 | $14,512 | $25,171 | 96% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $96,695 | $27,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| Smith College | $86,262 | $19,000 | $27,579 | 89% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,330 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $201,430 MA, $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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