Life After Dartmouth

Q: What can you do with a Dartmouth engineering degree?
A: 
Anything you want.

With a foundation of communications, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, Dartmouth engineers are prepared for a wide array of industry careers and leadership positions. In addition, the BE opens the same doors for graduate study as a BS.

Career Paths


“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

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
  • Technology Managers
  • Senior Consultants

Quick Facts

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Salary

Average starting salary for BE graduates in the Class of 2023

90%

Secured

More than 90 percent of BE grads secure plans within 4 months.

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Nations

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

Career Services

Students visit various employer tables to learn about job opportunities.

Engineering Career Services

All students have access to our dedicated Thayer Career Services office just for engineering students. We’ll help you secure the career you want.

Visit Thayer Career Services

Career Advantage

Why do employers hire Dartmouth engineers?

Hear directly from employers why they like to hire Dartmouth engineers.

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.

Alumni Website