Construction Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Construction Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 72.7% of Construction Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Construction Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,089 degrees were awarded toConstruction Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Construction Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 186 |
| Associate’s Degree | 774 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,893 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,216 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Construction Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Construction Engineering of $83,841 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,240 |
| 4 years | $83,841 |
| 5 years | $94,183 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Construction Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Construction Engineering. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Construction Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 18.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 9.1% |
| International Students | 8 | 72.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 72.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Construction Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 168 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Construction Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 421 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 223 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 103 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Construction Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Construction Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Construction Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Construction Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 5,089 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Construction Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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