Engineering-Related Fields at Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology's engineering-related program places graduates at the top of the national market, with first-year earnings of nearly $80,000—putting it in the 95th percentile nationally and $11,000 above the typical program. The debt load of $27,000 is manageable, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in about four months of gross earnings. By year four, the median salary climbs to $94,324, showing solid 18% growth that suggests career momentum.

The 60th percentile ranking within New Jersey needs context: Stevens is the only school in the state's Department of Education data for this specific engineering-related designation, making the state comparison less meaningful than the strong national showing. What matters more is how these graduates stack up against the broader engineering market, and at nearly $80,000 out of the gate, they're competing effectively. The moderate sample size means these figures represent a real cohort, not statistical noise.

For parents evaluating Stevens' price tag against outcomes, this program justifies the investment. Your child would enter the workforce earning more than three-quarters of peers nationally in similar programs, with debt that's actually below the national median. The combination of strong starting salaries and reasonable debt makes this a financially sound choice for students serious about engineering careers.