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. In addition, we cover how Swarthmore ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Swarthmore was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Swarthmore go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,963 a year. This is higher than $61,282, which is the national median for all engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Swarthmore College.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from Swarthmore in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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