Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 182 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering tech. This makes it the 28th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,179 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in engineering tech is $162,693. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $162,693 to a high of $162,693.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering tech students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering tech. About 62.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering tech students seekinga doctor's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from GWU. About 25% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Purdue. Of these students, 36% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Stanford. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Stanford University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Portland State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Portland State University. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Portland State University make a median salary of 162,693.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Rice. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Rice University make a median salary of 162,693.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Michigan State. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UW Seattle. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UBridgeport. Data shows that UBridgeport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Eastern Michigan University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Eastern Michigan. About 57% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Eastern Michigan University make a median salary of 162,693.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Indiana State. Data shows that Indiana State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 162,693.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
University of Northern Iowa is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UNI. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at University of Northern Iowa make a median salary of 162,693.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Stevens. Stevens Institute of Technology engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from IUP. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus make a median salary of 162,693.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 162,693.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from RPI. Data shows that RPI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Carnegie Mellon. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
The 16th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from VCU. Virginia Commonwealth University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Cornell. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Cornell University make a median salary of 162,693.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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