Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University graduates in engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve University 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 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #17 | $102,396 |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #18 | $102,396 |
| 14 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $125,093 | $133,493 | #8 | $100,475 |
| 15 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $123,834 | $145,928 | #4 | $109,446 |
| 16 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $123,810 | $112,659 | #19 | $90,603 |
| 17 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $122,820 | $111,758 | #20 | $102,364 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $221,536 | $194,912 | #4 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,688 | $115,009 | #141 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $122,004 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $120,292 | $86,483 | #25 of 69 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $117,931 | $92,560 | #183 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $115,922 | $83,380 | #22 of 159 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $109,243 | — | #33 of 40 |
| Public Health | $102,438 | $55,623 | #14 of 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,707 | $64,792 | #170 of 349 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $71,948 | $41,156 | #35 of 36 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $67,363 | $51,764 | #11 of 26 |
| Social Work | $60,228 | $51,720 | #190 of 279 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $58,810 | $30,045 | #14 of 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $100,475 one year after graduating and $125,093 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215), and the median federal debt at graduation is $50,224.
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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.