by our College Data Analytics Team
[Engineering Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where engineering related fields graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send engineering related fields graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Stanford University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying engineering related fields schools in California. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. Engineering Related Fields graduates of Stanford University earn a median of about $207,961 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in engineering related fields will find them at University Of The Pacific, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, engineering related fields degree recipients from University Of The Pacific typically earn about $108,953 annually.
California State University Chico came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying engineering related fields schools. California State University Chico is a public school located in the city of Chico. Early-career engineering related fields graduates from California State University Chico make a median of around $92,561 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in engineering related fields will find them at California State University Northridge, which ranked #4. California State University Northridge is a public school located in the city of Northridge. Engineering Related Fields graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of about $114,580 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern California produces some of the highest-paid graduates in engineering related fields, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. After graduating, engineering related fields degree recipients from University Of Southern California typically earn about $73,234 annually.
Art Center College Of Design placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for engineering related fields. Set in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College Of Design is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, engineering related fields degree recipients from Art Center College Of Design typically earn about $66,860 annually.
National University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying engineering related fields schools. National University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. After graduating, engineering related fields degree recipients from National University typically earn about $90,598 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries engineering related fields graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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