Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brown University stacks up against peers offering general engineering.
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Brown University is in the top 5% of the country for general engineering. In particular, it placed #5 out of 285 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brown University conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering.
General Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brown University earn a median of $87,937 a year. This is below $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, general engineering graduates take on a median debt of $14,500 in student loans. This is above $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of general engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of general engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of general engineering master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of general engineering master’s degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 97 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of general engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of general engineering doctoral degree graduates at Brown University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general engineering majors at Brown University.
This general engineering program at Brown University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 209 |
Brown University conferred 209 completions in engineering, general recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (57%).