Engineering at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in engineering earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stanford University Compares for Engineering
All 19 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $115,206 | $104,830 | #3 | $49,741 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $112,019 | $98,644 | #6 | $75,253 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $105,080 | $121,638 | #1 | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $104,007 | $91,589 | #12 | $77,421 |
| 5 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $103,272 | $93,971 | #10 | $74,204 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $102,134 | $103,871 | #4 | $73,153 |
| 7 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $99,691 | $87,497 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $97,144 | $103,667 | #5 | $78,734 |
| 9 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #8 | $71,549 |
| 10 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #9 | $71,549 |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $214,907 | $138,613 | #6 of 349 |
| Cognitive Science | $131,650 | $105,695 | #2 of 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $117,072 | — | #6 of 318 |
| Economics | $112,700 | $98,104 | #40 of 368 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $107,375 | $44,736 | #1 of 10 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $100,788 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,075 | $76,166 | #6 of 118 |
| English Language and Literature | $82,036 | $30,544 | #1 of 576 |
| Human Biology | $81,529 | $50,179 | #2 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,297 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $50,487 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $45,519 | $41,156 | #85 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,741 one year after graduating and $115,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Stanford University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for engineering ($93,989), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.