Master’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields
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Education Levels of Engineering-Related Fields Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,053 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 | 4,053 |
| Graduate Certificate | 645 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 140 |
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 $90,994. 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 $81,719 and the high is $98,661.
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 66.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,710 |
| Women | 1,343 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related fields master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 248 |
| Black or African American | 215 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| White | 1,558 |
| International Students | 1,438 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 228 |
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at NYU. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at UARK. Of these students, 32% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Duke. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at FIU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at NJIT. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Stanford. About 50% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. The engineering-related fields program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. The engineering-related fields program at Tufts University awarded 91 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from Clarkson. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The engineering-related fields program at George Washington University awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. The engineering-related fields program at Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. About 39% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The engineering-related fields program at San Jose State University awarded 80 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The engineering-related fields program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from A-State. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at CSUN. About 33% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The engineering-related fields program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering-related fields from UofL. Of these students, 29% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to engineering-related fields majors at Mines. Of these students, 19% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Quality Control Technology | 655 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 383 |
| Construction Engineering | 254 |
| General Engineering Technology | 228 |
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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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