Engineering at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in River Falls, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Of 5,243 students, 344 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,784 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-River Falls’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 | $54,144 |
| 2 years | $49,269 |
| 3 years | $52,148 |
| 4 years | $54,619 |
| 5 years | $66,809 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls earn a median of $54,619, compared with $52,070 for all University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $23,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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