by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general engineering graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general engineering schools.
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Below are the schools whose general engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general engineering, no school beat Michigan State University this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering degree recipients from Michigan State University typically earn about $96,847 annually.
Calvin College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Calvin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Early-career general engineering graduates from Calvin College make a median of around $88,670 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Hope College earned it the #3 place for general engineering. Hope College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland. Students who complete the general engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,793.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general engineering 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 · 3 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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