Engineering at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is in Shippensburg, PA.
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Studying Online at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Of 5,161 students, 593 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 673 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #40 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #626 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,760 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $62,929 |
| 4 years | $67,065 |
| 5 years | $84,509 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania take home a median $67,065, compared with $53,952 for all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, 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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