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Undergraduate Degree Outcomes

Q: What can you do with a Dartmouth engineering degree?
A: One degree. Infinite career paths to becoming a leader.

With a foundation of communications, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, Dartmouth engineers are prepared for a wide array of industry careers and leadership positions which include but are not limited to the corporate, start-up, research, field and impact spaces.

Where will a Dartmouth engineering degree take you?

Dartmouth graduates have a record of success. In fact, they graduate with one of the highest salary potentials in the Ivy League. Some graduates work as professional engineers, while others become:

  • R&D Directors
  • Project Managers
  • Material Scientists
  • Electrical and Computer Engineers
  • Process Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Applied Scientist
  • Consultant
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"We are among the few world-class universities combining engineering and liberal arts. The problem-solving skills I gained at Thayer have served me well in my career in management consulting."

—Liz Lempres '83 Th'84

Quick Facts

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Salary

Average starting salary for BE graduates in the Class of 2025

90%

Secured

More than 90 percent of BE grads secure plans within four months.

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Nations

Our alumni network spans the globe and includes some of the best-known organizations in the world.

Career Advantage

Thayer Career Services holds two career fairs each year. The Annual Dartmouth Engineering Career Fair is an in-person fair held in the fall term. Dartmouth Engineering's Virtual Career Fair is an online, remote fair held in the winter term. 

Why attend the Annual Dartmouth Engineering Career Fair?

Hear from both students and employers about the benefits of recruitment at Thayer.

Alumni Network

A life-long community

Connect with fellow alumni who work at some of the best-known organizations in the world or who have started their own successful companies.

Our alumni network can be a big help, and they're a reminder that Dartmouth is more than a school... it's a life-long community.

Dartmouth Connect