Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Master's Degree · about 357 graduates a year
University of Maryland-College Park graduates in engineering earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland-College Park Compares for Engineering
All 29 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 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #16 | $102,396 |
Other Majors at University of Maryland-College Park by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,946 | $125,159 | #33 of 861 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $111,874 | $73,907 | #4 of 26 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $101,835 | $71,929 | #102 of 349 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $96,792 | $65,892 | #19 of 50 |
| Public Health | $96,194 | $72,607 | #26 of 201 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $89,502 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $83,508 | $76,569 | #5 of 7 |
| Economics | — | $79,163 | — |
| Architecture | $78,226 | $65,384 | #14 of 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $75,831 | $67,390 | #42 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,366 | $57,435 | #146 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $73,895 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,323 | $66,484 | #62 of 243 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $71,793 | $62,213 | #20 of 190 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $68,027 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | $65,261 | $54,763 | #8 of 54 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $64,607 | — |
| Music | $54,160 | $39,616 | #21 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-College Park engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $107,207 one year after graduating and $126,854 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-College Park rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Maryland-College Park ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Maryland-College Park worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,500.
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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.