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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Messiah ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Messiah University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $57,515. This is less than $61,282, which is the national median of all engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Messiah, engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,798 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Messiah University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Messiah. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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