Engineering-Related Fields at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri S&T's Engineering-Related Fields program delivers exactly what you'd expect from a specialized technical university: strong starting salaries with manageable debt. At $72,708 in year one, graduates earn nearly $4,000 above the national median for this field, while the $28,000 in median debt sits well below typical borrowing levels. That 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in less than five months of gross income—a favorable position for launching a technical career.

The 67th percentile national ranking is solid, though earnings growth to year four is modest at 7%. Among the handful of Missouri schools offering this program, Missouri S&T matches the state median, which makes sense given the limited in-state competition. The 73% admission rate suggests this program is accessible to students with decent academic credentials (average SAT of 1287), not just top-tier engineering candidates.

For parents weighing this investment, the key advantage is financial security right out of college. Your graduate won't be scrambling to cover loan payments on an entry-level salary. The tradeoff is that this isn't a program where earnings skyrocket in the first few years—it's steady rather than spectacular. If your student is considering engineering-adjacent fields like engineering technology or technical management, Missouri S&T provides a reliable path without the debt burden that can derail early career decisions.