Is the cost of this degree worth the salary it leads to?

After graduation, engineering graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $120,315, while the bottom 20% make closer to $49,053. The median grad salary is $76,823.

Engineering graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in engineering is $50,928, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $65,475.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

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