by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WashU ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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WashU is in the top 15% of the country for engineering. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 295 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WashU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,674 a year. This is below $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,062 in student loans. This is higher than $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about WashU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 62% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 176 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 72% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Washington University in St Louis.
This engineering program at WashU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 164 |
| Electrical Engineering | 133 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 126 |
| Other Engineering | 78 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 |
| Systems Engineering | 41 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 36 |
| Computer Engineering | 36 |
| Materials Engineering | 14 |
| Environmental Engineering | 11 |
| General Engineering | 7 |
| Construction Engineering | 4 |
| Engineering Physics | 1 |