Engineering at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering graduates in engineering earn 51% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Compares for Engineering
All 57 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 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
Other Majors at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $87,590 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Franklin W Olin College of Engineering engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $109,455 one year after graduating and $135,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering worth it?
Its graduates earn 51% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,512.
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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.