by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BYU compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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BYU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. Specifically, it ranked #113 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Utah | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 9 |
| Best Value Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 9 |
| Best Value Engineering Schools in Utah | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University awarded 541 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $94,321 a year. This is above $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $11,267 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
Read more about BYU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 84% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 435 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 31 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 93% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at BYU are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at Brigham Young University.
The engineering program at BYU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 230 |
| Civil Engineering | 104 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 97 |
| Chemical Engineering | 87 |
| Computer Engineering | 62 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 44 |
| Electrical Engineering | 27 |