Master’s Degrees in Engineering Science
Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 364 people earned their master's degree in engineering science. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 364 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Engineering Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering science is $90,458. 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 $82,973 and the high is $94,870.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering science. About 69.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 150 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Engineering Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Harvard. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
University of Notre Dame is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Notre Dame. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at University of Notre Dame make a median salary of 90,458.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Wright State University - Main Campus. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Wright State University - Main Campus engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
Kettering University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,384 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Kettering. About 14% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kettering University engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Toledo. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in engineering science from University of Toledo. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. University of Toledo engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
University of Mississippi is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Ole Miss. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,458.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 18% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Carnegie Mellon University engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
University of New Orleans is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering science from UNO. Of these students, 33% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of New Orleans engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering science from ASU - Skysong. About 33% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,458.
Dartmouth College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Dartmouth. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Dartmouth College engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in engineering science from U-M. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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