Graduate Outcomes Report
At Valpo, we look beyond rankings to focus on what matters most: your success. In the College of Engineering, you’ll find real support for both your personal growth and your career goals. You’ll learn how to lead and serve by using engineering to solve problems that improve lives. Through meaningful projects, close collaboration, and a strong emphasis on sustainability, you’ll be prepared to take what you learn and help create a better future for the world around you. The results speak for themselves. Here’s what our 2023–2024 engineering graduates achieved.
$86,216
average starting salary
100% engaged in experiential learning activities
100%
of graduates employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduating
ENGINEERING
“At Valpo, the values I developed in faith, the lessons I learned from friendship, all those things are with me now to guide me to have not just a successful career but a mindful one, that every action that I’m doing is a form of service to ultimately better the planet … I think it really was my calling to go to Valpo. It made me a better person. It made me a more confident person. It allowed me to grow as a human.”
SIMEON EHM ’24
Major: Environmental Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Read more about Simeon’s story at bit.ly/simeonehm.
“Valpo engineers graduate with so much more than just an engineering degree. In addition to the rigorous technical studies, the engineering program truly prepares students to be well-rounded leaders with the strong communication skills required in such a collaborative field. The dedication and expertise of my professors was hands down the most impactful part of my experience. Lastly, Valpo allowed me to pursue my passion for both civil engineering and music at a very high level, and I cannot imagine having that opportunity anywhere else.”
MATTHEW YEE ’24
Majors: Civil Engineering, Music
At Valpo, learning is an experience that goes beyond the classroom. You’ll have the chance to take what you learn and put it into action through internships, leadership roles, research projects, study abroad, service opportunities, and so much more!
Our Beacons graduate ready to lead, problem-solve, and make an impact. They’ve started their journeys at places like:
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu/graduate-success
email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu
“My time in Valpo’s College of Engineering was filled with meaningful experiences that shaped both my personal and professional growth. I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Nicaragua with Working Across Vocations Everywhere through Service (WAVES) and to the United Kingdom with Professor Jay Grossman, Ph.D., P.E., expanding my global perspective while applying what I learned in the classroom. I also loved being part of the college’s communications team and helping run the social media, which allowed me to connect with prospective students and showcase all the amazing things happening within our community. The faculty mentorship and hands-on learning truly made my Valpo journey unforgettable.”
CARLY SCHIENE ’ 24
Major: Civil Engineering