Students graduating from the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering have a unique advantage in pursuing their career choices. A dual BS/BA degree brings diverse thinking, leadership, team-building and communication skills making them more marketable to prospective employers than those holding a "traditional" Bachelor of Science degree.
Toreros in the Real World
See our recent graduates' average starting salaries and where they landed post-graduation — this could be you!
$86,329
Career Outcomes
92% Career Outcomes Rate*
- Employed: 67.5%
- Furthering education: 15.9%
- Full-time service: 0.2%
- Military: 7.5%
- Seeking employment: 8.2%
- Not Seeking employment: 0.8%
First Job Offer
- Before graduating: 60%
- Within 3 months: 26.9%
- 4-6 months: 10.5%
- More than 6 months: 2.5%
*The data presented here is based on the First-Destination Survey conducted by the USD Career Development Center. This survey compiles data from multiple sources and follows the standards and protocols established by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE). The survey captures information from 81.2% of undergraduate students who graduated between July 2024 and June 2025.
Recent Graduate Locations*
United States
Far West 75%
Southeast 3.8%
Rockies 3.8%
Mid-Atlantic 3.8%
New England3.8%
Southwest 1.9%
Plains 1.9%
International
Mexico and Saudi Arabia 3.8%
U.S. Virgin Islands 1.9%
What Journeys Await USD Undergraduates
Discover how Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Toreros embark on their journeys of changemaking.
Top Employers in the Last 5 Years
* The USD Career Development Center compiles data on students completing their undergraduate degrees each year. Dive into the results of our First-Destination Survey that showcases the post-graduation outcomes of 80% of the Class of 2024 Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering graduates.
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