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$123.6k
average starting salary
Average starting salary MS, MEng, PhD programs in 2023. (Source: Thayer Career Services survey)
98%
employed
Percentage of masters and PhD alumni who secure employment within 6 months of graduation. (Source: Alumni Surveys)
25%
C-suite leadership
Many Dartmouth Engineering alumni advance to chief-level leadership positions within five to 10 years of graduation. (Source: Alumni Surveys)
Prepared to Lead
Technical Experts and Well-Rounded Leaders
Dartmouth engineers are prepared for a wide array of careers after graduation. Equipped with both engineering expertise and "power skills" such as communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving, our graduates are uniquely positioned for leadership in any field.

Endless Possibilities
Dartmouth Engineering's graduates are recruited by top multi-national companies and by local companies and alumni-founded start-ups in a variety of fields. While many continue work as professional engineers, others transition into related careers as research scientists, technical advisors, or executives in engineering- or technology-related companies.

Unrivaled Support Network
Dartmouth Engineering alumni have lifelong access to engineering-specific Career Services. Graduates continue to have access to job information, networking opportunities, and career coaching, as well as connection to other Dartmouth Engineering alumni eager to connect you to opportunities within their own companies. Many graduates have started their own successful companies. They are a reminder that Dartmouth is more than a school. It’s a community.
Career Outcomes
Some of the companies that have recently hired Dartmouth's MS, MEng, and PhD graduates:
Amazon | Microsoft |
Recent graduates have advanced into positions with the following job titles:
Aerospace Engineer | Process Engineer |
Alumni Portrait

Jian Lu Th’93
Jian Lu earned his PhD at Thayer and is now president of LinkedIn China—after playing a key role at Apple Inc. on the team that developed QuickTime streaming. Jian credits Thayer's borderless approach to engineering with preparing him for multiple research and career transitions. MORE