Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in engineering earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Compares for Engineering
All 16 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $211,469 | $207,767 | #1 | $162,147 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $158,915 | $144,602 | #3 | $142,225 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $150,717 | $137,143 | #4 | $101,781 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $141,008 | $134,693 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $140,404 | $150,628 | #2 | $120,243 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $125,132 | $113,944 | #9 | $112,555 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,702 | $124,103 | #7 | $95,167 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $116,924 | $102,964 | #13 | $81,287 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $114,455 | $126,913 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $114,409 | $100,749 | #15 | $93,958 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $141,008 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for engineering?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for engineering ($129,974).
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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.