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Doctor's Degree in Engineering-Related Fields

Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields

110 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Median Salary
36% Women
There are 16 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 36 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 30.9% of engineering-related fields graduates were international students.

During the most recent year for which data is available, 110 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. This earns it the #102 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering-related fields at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,342
Graduate Certificate 644
Doctor’s Degree 110

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $162,693 and the high is $162,693.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. About 63.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 70
Women 40
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The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related fields doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 32
International Students 34
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 16 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering-related fields. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
50 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
25% Women

The most popular school in the United States for engineering-related fields students seekinga doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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-related fields 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.

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
29 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
40% Women

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Purdue. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.

#3

Stanford University

Stanford, California
26 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
50% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. 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-related fields from Stanford. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.

#4

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
12 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
25% Women

Portland State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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-related fields from Portland State University. Portland State University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.

#5

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
8 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary

University of Bridgeport is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. 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-related fields from UBridgeport. University of Bridgeport engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.

6 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
33% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. 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-related fields from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
3 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
67% Women

Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Michigan State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Michigan State University make a median salary of 162,693.

#7

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
3 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
100% Women

Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. 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-related fields from Stevens. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 162,693.

#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
100% Women

Carnegie Mellon University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Carnegie Mellon. Carnegie Mellon University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
100% Women

Clemson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Clemson. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.

1 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary

Southern Methodist University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from SMU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Southern Methodist University make a median salary of 162,693.

#12

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts
0 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Western New England University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Western New England. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Western New England graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.

#12

New York University

New York, New York
0 Yearly Graduations
$162,693 Average Salary
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from NYU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at New York University make a median salary of 162,693.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering-related fields that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nanotechnology 28
General Engineering Technology 11
Construction Engineering 10
Quality Control Technology 7
Other Engineering Technology 6

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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