Master’s Degrees in General Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,783 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 3,783 |
Doctor’s Degree | 458 |
Graduate Certificate | 115 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $102,396. 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 $91,353 to a high of $106,839.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering. About 73.1% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,765 |
Women | 1,018 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 227 |
Black or African American | 153 |
Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
White | 1,215 |
International Students | 1,742 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 241 |
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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their master's degree in engineering from UMCP. About 20% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - College Park engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Northeastern University engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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 $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in engineering from Dartmouth. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Dartmouth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. University of Alabama at Birmingham engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. University at Buffalo engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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. Of these students, 33% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. Of these students, 28% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Old Dominion graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 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 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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 31% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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 $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 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 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in engineering from CU - Boulder. About 28% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from Rowan. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Rowan University make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from OC. Of these students, 30% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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 $10,500 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, 24% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arkansas engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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 $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UWM. About 28% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCLA. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 102,396.
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 $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, 56 people received their master's degree in engineering from Brown. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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 $9,644 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 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCR. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. University of California - Riverside engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $102,396.
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. Of these students, 35% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $102,396.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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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