Engineering at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Swarthmore College graduates in engineering earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Swarthmore College 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 |
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| 48 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $82,500 | $88,534 | #33 | $62,244 |
| 49 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $82,326 | $86,803 | #38 | $68,852 |
| 50 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $81,757 | $89,311 | #32 | — |
| 51 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $78,519 | $79,855 | #49 | — |
| 52 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $78,351 | $70,541 | #56 | $55,076 |
| 53 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $77,389 | $72,374 | #54 | $50,985 |
| 54 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $75,535 | $76,820 | #51 | $62,486 |
Other Majors at Swarthmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $150,942 | $103,686 | #13 of 459 |
| Economics | $128,051 | $76,944 | #20 of 368 |
| Mathematics | — | $72,656 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $58,372 | $40,449 | #364 of 565 |
| Biology | $57,754 | $41,122 | #424 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Swarthmore College engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,519 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Swarthmore College rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Swarthmore College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Swarthmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for engineering ($89,359).
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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.