Engineering Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Engineering Science is offered at 85 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Engineering Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 51.8% of Engineering Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,348 students 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 | 319 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 521 |
| Master’s Degree | 369 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 139 |
Earnings of Engineering Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Engineering Science of $77,602 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Engineering Science. About 66.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 72 | 51.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 51.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their doctor's 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.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 130 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 42 doctor's 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.
Trinity University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's 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.
Kettering University is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlesex College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 23 doctor's 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Engineering Science. This school awarded 22 doctor's 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.
Engineering Science Majors to Study
| 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 doctor’s 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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