Engineering at Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University's engineering program delivers below-average starting salaries at a middle-of-the-road price point. At $61,163, graduates earn roughly $7,000 less than the national engineering median and sit in the bottom fifth of all engineering programs nationally. Within Pennsylvania, the picture is slightly better—landing at the 40th percentile means this program performs near the state median, but still trails schools like Lafayette College and Wilkes University by $13,000-$15,000 annually.

The debt level of $26,000 is essentially average for engineering programs, yielding a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43. Graduates should have little trouble servicing these loans. However, modest earnings growth of just 6% over four years suggests limited advancement potential compared to graduates from stronger engineering programs who often see steeper salary trajectories. This pattern raises questions about whether graduates are landing roles with clear professional development paths or are plateauing in entry-level positions.

For Pennsylvania families seeking in-state engineering options, this program offers accessibility (91% admission rate) without crippling debt, but the earnings gap is real and persistent. If your student has admission options at higher-ranked Pennsylvania engineering schools, the additional $10,000-15,000 in annual earnings quickly justifies any modest difference in tuition costs.