General Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 641 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Engineering.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,411 students earned theirGeneral Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 438 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,909 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,959 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,683 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 422 |
Earnings of General Engineering 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 General Engineering of $83,175 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 | $79,788 |
| 4 years | $83,175 |
| 5 years | $92,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular General Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 790 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 248 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 128 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 118 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 10,144 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2,722 |
| Applied Engineering | 545 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Engineering 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
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- 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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