Applied Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles inherent to engineering to the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.
- Schools offering
- 14
- Annual completions
- 223
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $83k
About this major
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles inherent to engineering to the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers, all other | $118k | +2.1% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$83k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$74k
Bachelor's
$91k
Top colleges for Applied Engineering
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 0 | 57 | 57 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, PA | 6 | 38 | 44 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL | 0 | 41 | 41 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |