Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering Mechanics
Education Levels of Engineering Mechanics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 60 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. This makes it the 135th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering mechanics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Engineering Mechanics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. About 83.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering mechanics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering mechanics. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Iowa State. Of these students, 14% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UIUC.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Northwestern.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon 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 mechanics from Carnegie Mellon.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UT Austin.
California Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Caltech.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering mechanics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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