Engineering at Union College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Union College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Union College is in Schenectady, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Union College
Union College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Engineering Rankings at Union College
Rankings can help you compare Union College’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #26 of 48 |
| Best Value | New York | #45 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 127 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #119 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #651 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Union College
Those who finish Union College’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 | $63,637 |
| 2 years | $64,849 |
| 3 years | $76,098 |
| 4 years | $85,242 |
| 5 years | $97,575 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Union College report median earnings of $85,242, compared with $71,363 for all Union College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Union College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Union College 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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