Below are the key facts about this program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #51 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 51 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Missouri | 1 of 15 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 49 |
Here is each degree level available for engineering at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 295 |
| Master’s | 331 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
The engineering area of study at WashU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 295 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
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 |
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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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WashU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 331 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 14 |