Engineering Science at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in engineering science earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth College Compares for Engineering Science
All 9 colleges reporting engineering science 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $113,749 | $104,774 | #1 | $89,929 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $101,127 | $103,910 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $100,176 | $101,880 | #3 | $79,909 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $91,309 | $80,141 | #9 | $69,336 |
| 5 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $90,246 | $85,895 | #6 | $68,433 |
| 6 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $88,948 | $80,937 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $86,823 | $88,274 | #5 | $74,063 |
| 8 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $86,015 | $99,592 | #4 | $64,405 |
| 9 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $78,959 | $83,055 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $201,702 | $132,919 | #11 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $168,580 | $108,255 | #4 of 309 |
| Economics | $152,929 | $94,675 | #6 of 368 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $143,067 | $41,673 | #1 of 67 |
| History | $136,403 | $61,127 | #1 of 459 |
| Political Science and Government | $106,153 | $72,618 | #2 of 565 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | — | $102,938 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $99,344 | $42,947 | #1 of 82 |
| Biology | $87,026 | $36,525 | #10 of 841 |
| Psychology | $86,896 | — | #3 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $81,722 | $64,377 | #4 of 462 |
| Geography and Cartography | $72,985 | $56,756 | #11 of 117 |
| Anthropology | $70,846 | $40,071 | #5 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $68,523 | $30,246 | #2 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,020 | $47,671 | #28 of 265 |
| Area Studies | $65,226 | $48,565 | #22 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,090 | $45,157 | #80 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $31,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College engineering science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,929 one year after graduating and $113,749 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for engineering science?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for engineering science graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering science at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for engineering science ($93,782), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,083.
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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.