Master’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields
Education Levels of Engineering-Related Fields Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,342 people earned their master's degree in engineering-related fields. This makes it the 46th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 |
Earnings of Engineering-Related Fields Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering-related fields is $105,490. 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 $88,654 to a high of $115,117.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering-related fields students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering-related fields. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,523 |
| Women | 1,819 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related fields master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 341 |
| Black or African American | 265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 424 |
| White | 1,668 |
| International Students | 2,372 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 272 |
Most Popular Engineering-Related Fields Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 149 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering-related fields. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 210 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from NYU. About 47% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from UARK. About 29% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arkansas engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Duke. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at Duke University make a median salary of 105,490.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from FIU. Of these students, 42% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,490.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from NJIT. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at New Jersey Institute of Technology make a median salary of 105,490.
Stanford University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. 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, 103 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Stanford. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,490.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. 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, 95 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Stevens. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 105,490.
Tufts University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Tufts. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Tufts University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master'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, 89 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from GWU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. George Washington University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
Clarkson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Clarkson. Of these students, 25% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Clarkson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,490.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. 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, 88 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Of these students, 16% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,490.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. About 29% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
San Jose State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from San Jose State. Of these students, 61% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at San Jose State University make a median salary of 105,490.
The 14th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from OHIO Athens. About 22% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $105,490.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from A-State. About 29% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at Arkansas State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 105,490.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from CSUN. Of these students, 31% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Northridge engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from UIUC. Of these students, 42% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 105,490.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 43% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 105,490.
Colorado School of Mines is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Mines. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado School of Mines engineering-related fields graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $105,490.
The 19th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from UofL. About 33% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering-related fields at University of Louisville make a median salary of 105,490.
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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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