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#1

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

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$59,478

#2

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

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$51,875

#3

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$55,342

#4

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

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$60,219

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About Engineering Design

An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to engineering problems involving marrying or coordinating multiple dissimilar systems to carry out single functions or achieve common purposes, organizing system components for maximum flexibility and utility, planning engineering projects involving multiple tasks and design solutions, planning design testing and evaluation procedures, resolving specification and requirement conflicts, and choosing among competing theoretical solutions. Note: this program was re-instated after being deleted from CIP 2000; previously, it was coded as 14.2901.

For all the 185 degrees awarded in Engineering Design annually, the majority of them are Postbaccalaureate certificate. Out of the 62 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 58% percent identify as women and 42% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Engineering Design, Pennsylvania has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Design is $51,600.

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

For Engineering Design majors, some of the most in demand careers include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Engineering Design graduates may land a top paying job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Engineers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Engineering Design majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
62
Female Students
36 (58%)
Male Students
26 (41%)

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