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Engineering Grads Earn Top Salaries, Outpacing Peers

2/22/2026

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  • The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, analyzing 2024 U.S. Census data, finds engineering majors rank among the highest earners after graduation.
  • Graduates aged 22 to 27 in computer engineering, computer science, and chemical engineering have median early-career salaries of $85,000 or more, well above the $45,000 U.S. median.
  • By ages 35 to 45, engineering majors earn at least $100,000, while education and arts majors often earn under $60,000.