Master’s Degrees in General Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,655 people earned their master's degree in engineering. This earns it the #59 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,655 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $89,427. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $79,262 to a high of $93,532.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $27,596. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $34,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,359.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering. About 71.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,886 |
| Women | 769 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 240 |
| Black or African American | 146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 1,144 |
| International Students | 817 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 157 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their master's degree in engineering from UMCP. Of these students, 23% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. Around 8% 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 master's degree is Dartmouth College. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,687 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in engineering from Dartmouth. Of these students, 36% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in engineering from UAB. Of these students, 27% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in engineering from University at Buffalo. About 30% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in engineering from Purdue. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. About 30% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from ASU - Skysong. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in engineering from UAH. About 38% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in engineering from Colorado State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in engineering from CU - Boulder. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,715 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from Rowan. Of these students, 28% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma Christian University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from OC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UARK. Of these students, 31% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UWM. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCLA. About 32% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in engineering from Brown. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in engineering from UW - Madison. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCR. Of these students, 33% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in engineering from San Jose State. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,548 | |
| 107 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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