Engineering at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at Valparaiso University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, IN.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Valparaiso University
Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #81 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #515 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #545 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Valparaiso University
Those who finish Valparaiso 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 | $67,471 |
| 2 years | $64,623 |
| 3 years | $70,286 |
| 4 years | $73,896 |
| 5 years | $83,476 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $73,896, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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