Engineering Science

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#1

#1 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$72,045

#2

#2 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$59,446

#3

#3 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Kettering University
Flint, MI

Generally, Kettering University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$34,486

Median Starting Salary

$68,829

#4

#4 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Generally, the University of New Orleans is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,508

Median Starting Salary

$63,817

#5

#5 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,289

Median Starting Salary

$66,840

#6

#6 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$66,934

#7

#7 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,650

Median Starting Salary

$66,865

#8

#8 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$65,216

#9

#9 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

Median Starting Salary

$68,471

#10

#10 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$66,055

#11

#11 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$66,990

#12

#12 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University is a non selective school. Around 11,000 applications are received by Sonoma State...

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,507

Median Starting Salary

$67,491

#13

#13 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Rensselaer at Hartford
Hartford, CT

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$68,416

#14

#14 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona State University Digital Immersion is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

860–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$66,926

#15

#15 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

#16

#16 Best College for Engineering Science in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,096

Median Starting Salary

$67,746

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About Engineering Science

A program with a general focuses on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.

Massachusetts awards the most Masters degrees in Engineering Science of all US states with 78 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Engineering Science can expect around 66% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 34% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Science is $64,763.

Popularity of Engineering Science Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Engineering Science, include Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Yet there are higher paying positions, such as Engineers, All Other. the most available position for Engineering Science majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Engineering Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Engineering Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
331
Female Students
113 (34%)
Male Students
218 (65%)

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