Engineering Science Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Engineering Science is offered at 85 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Engineering Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.2% of Engineering Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,348 people earned theirEngineering Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 319 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 521 |
| Master’s Degree | 369 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 139 |
Earnings of Engineering Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Engineering Science of $77,602 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,132 |
| 4 years | $77,602 |
| 5 years | $85,312 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Engineering Science majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Engineering Science. About 76.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 243 |
| Women | 76 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 42.3% |
| Asian | 32 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 23 | 7.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a associate degree in Engineering Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 59 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity University is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kettering University is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hudson County Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlesex College is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Orleans comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Science | 1,348 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Engineering Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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