by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #32 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #213 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 213 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 37 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The engineering field at USD includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 32 |
| Industrial Engineering | 18 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 15 |
| Engineering, General | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego handed out 107 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 32 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 40 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $92,488 a year. This is above $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
To complete a bachelor’s at USD, engineering students accumulate a median of $27,684 in student loans. This is higher than $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USD. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 15 |
