Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 377 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| $30k to $48k | $3,100 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,528 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,271 |
| $110k and up | $27,096 |
| All families (average) | $25,171 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $135,136 | +$94,092 | clears the bar | $14,512 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,590 | +$46,546 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 96% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.