Engineering at James Madison University
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Many students take online classes at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from James Madison University
Those who finish James Madison University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,114 |
| 2 years | $57,943 |
| 3 years | $69,218 |
| 4 years | $77,261 |
| 5 years | $88,212 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from James Madison University report median earnings of $77,261, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from James Madison University comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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