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Engineering Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 311 students earned their Engineering degrees in DC.

In this state, Engineering is the 12th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in District of Columbia

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 276
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 32.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 45.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in District of Columbia

17,840 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $118,000, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,001.

#4

Howard University

Washington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792.

Engineering Careers in DC

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $113,750
Operations Research Analysts 22% $109,910
Biomedical Engineers 20% $77,810
Systems Software Developers 18% $115,500
Industrial Engineers 17% $84,410
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 16% $120,080
Computer Hardware Engineers 15% $126,280
Cost Estimators 13% $94,440
Computer Network Architects 13% $123,590
Civil Engineers 12% $95,630
Mechanical Engineers 10% $114,450
Electrical Engineers 8% $115,560
Health and Safety Engineers 6% $115,720
Physicists 6% $146,890
Environmental Engineers 5% $100,360
Materials Engineers 5% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $148,960
Engineers 2% $141,320
Chemical Engineers 0% $126,050
Nuclear Engineers 0% $0
Aerospace Engineers 0% $145,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Computer & Information Sciences 847
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 738
Mathematics & Statistics 299
Engineering Technologies 182
Physical Sciences 87
Architecture/Urban Planning 71
Natural Resources & Conservation 61
Communications Technology/Support 14

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