Doctor’s Degrees in General Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
In 2018-2019, 430 earned their doctor's degree in engineering. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,939 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 430 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
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
The data on debt ranges for engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering. About 75.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 325 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 259 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Old Dominion University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 23,600 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.
The engineering program at Old Dominion University awarded 39 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,752 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 33 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UARK. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 22,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,156 per year.
The engineering program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 12% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from WVU. About 18% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 25,700 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 $10,543 per year.
The engineering program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 28 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Mississippi State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,800 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Mississippi State. Of these students, 18% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th 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 $5,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,844 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at NMSU Main Campus. About 10% of this group were women, and 29% 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 Brown University. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,112 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Brown.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 25,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UNL.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana Tech University. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,592 per year.
The engineering program at Louisiana Tech University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 12% 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 Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,177 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,701 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at VCU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,037 per year.
The engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,912 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UCCS. About 27% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tennessee Technological University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,280 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Tennessee Tech University. About 13% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,049 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,522 per year.
The engineering program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 43,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
The engineering program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Morgan State University. Each year, around 7,700 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Morgan State. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Villanova University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Villanova. Of these students, 25% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,745 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,014 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Cleveland State University.
University of Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 38,900 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at UGA.
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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 | 2,305 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,635 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,232 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,127 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,069 |
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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