Doctor’s Degrees in General Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 477 doctor's degrees were awarded to engineering majors. 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 | 2,969 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 477 |
| Graduate Certificate | 102 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in engineering is $85,930. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $85,930 to a high of $85,930.
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 74.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 355 |
| Women | 122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 291 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
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 $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UARK. Of these students, 17% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The engineering program at West Virginia University awarded 41 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% 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 $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. The engineering program at New Mexico State University - Main Campus awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The engineering program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 29 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Mississippi State.
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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at UNM. About 26% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. About 26% of this group were women, and 9% 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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The engineering program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Villanova.
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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. The engineering program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Brown. 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 $9,338 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,854 per year. The engineering program at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at 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 $5,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,190 per year. The engineering program at Morgan State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% 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 $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. The engineering program at Tennessee Technological University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UGA.
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 $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. The engineering program at University of Memphis awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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. The engineering program at Lamar University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 2,179 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,634 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,096 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,087 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,086 |
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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