Doctor’s Degrees in General Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 458 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering. This makes it the 49th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,783 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 458 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
Earnings of Engineering 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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering. About 71.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 328 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 107 |
| International Students | 288 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Arkansas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UARK. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
West Virginia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from WVU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from NMSU Main Campus. About 33% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UWM. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Mississippi State. Of these students, 55% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UNM. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Old Dominion University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. About 18% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UNL.
Villanova University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Villanova. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UCCS. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from RIT. Of these students, 22% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Brown.
Louisiana Tech University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Louisiana Tech.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Wright State University - Main Campus.
Morgan State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Morgan State. Of these students, 33% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon. About 80% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UGA. Of these students, 29% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UofM. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Tennessee Technological University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Tennessee Tech University.
The 20th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Lamar University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering 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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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