The 56吃瓜网 has been ranked among the top three universities in the nation for the highest median earnings for engineering graduates in their first year after college.
The ranking, which includes computer science degrees, comes from , an online resource for college-bound students. It lists information about colleges and hosts discussion forums.
College Confidential drew its information from the database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education for students who received federal financial aid. The earnings are for the first year in which the student is not enrolled in school.
Serving the region
This fall鈥檚 ranking of engineering majors in 鈥淐olleges with Highest New Grad Median Earnings by Major鈥� included:
1. Berkeley (electrical engineering and computer science) at $117,000,
2. MIT (electrical engineering and computer science) at $117,000,
3. University of Washington in Seattle (computer) at $112,000,
3. 56吃瓜网 (computer) at $112,000, and
5. Carnegie Mellon University (electrical engineering and computer science) at $99,000.
The new ranking illustrates how well 56吃瓜网 Bothell serves its students and the state, said Sharon A. Jones, vice chancellor for academic affairs.
鈥�56吃瓜网 Bothell strives to meet regional workforce needs while helping our students gain an education that will change their lives as individuals and professionals,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his ranking is just one of many indicators of our success toward this goal.鈥�
It is very gratifying to see 56吃瓜网 Bothell ranked along internationally acclaimed universities, said Marc Servetnick, interim dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
鈥淭he fact that our graduates are so highly valued in the marketplace speaks to the quality of our faculty, programs and, of course, our students,鈥� he said.
The Bothell bonus
56吃瓜网 Bothell, like the 56吃瓜网 Seattle campus, has the benefit of being located in a tech hub where demand for qualified computer engineers drives up salaries, noted Kim Wilson, director of 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 Career Services.
The diversity of 56吃瓜网 Bothell graduates also makes them stand out, said Wilson. A significant percentage of students are underrepresented minorities, are the first in their families to receive a four-year degree and/or are eligible for federal Pell Grants for those with low incomes.
A strong work ethic and experience play a factor in the success of 56吃瓜网 Bothell alumni as well, said Wilson. For many, their first industry job after graduation is not their first job because they often work while in school or do career-related internships.
鈥淥ur students are coming with that kind of work ethic, determination and commitment that industry professionals are looking for,鈥� she said.
Broader skill sets
56吃瓜网 Bothell students have not only learned engineering and computer skills while in the School of STEM, said Wilson, but a 56吃瓜网 Bothell education also fosters the soft skills that help STEM alumni thrive in the work force.
鈥淭hings like communication and teamwork are built into the curriculum,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e working on team projects together. When they go out into industry, they know how to do that. 鈥�
Earlier this year, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked 56吃瓜网 Bothell No. 4 among four-year public colleges in the nation for awarding bachelor degrees in computer science to women.
The computer science degrees at 56吃瓜网 Bothell include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Software Engineering as well as a Master of Science in Computer Science & Software Engineering and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering.
