Master’s Degree in General Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
In 2018-2019, 2,939 earned their master's degree in engineering. This makes it the 54th most popular master'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 | 2,939 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 430 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degree
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $87,600. 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 $76,750 to a high of $93,850.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $29,748. 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, $31,079 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,523.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $347.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degree in engineering. About 77.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,268 |
| Women | 671 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 244 |
| Black or African American | 153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 1,055 |
| International Students | 1,220 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 139 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degree
There are 114 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. Roughly 40,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 319 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at UMCP. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,793 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 315 people received their master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. Of these students, 22% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dartmouth College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,605 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 175 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at Dartmouth. Of these students, 43% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Roughly 20,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 135 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at UAB. About 20% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Old Dominion University. Roughly 24,300 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 100 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Roughly 14,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,324 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in engineering from Lamar University. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 84 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at UAH. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 83 people received their master's degree in engineering from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Of these students, 23% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,426 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,520 per year.
The engineering program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 65 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 63 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at Brown. Of these students, 38% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,826 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 60 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at CU - Boulder. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma Christian University. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from OC. About 15% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Roughly 23,200 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCR. Of these students, 17% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Main Campus. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,612 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 59 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at Ohio U. Of these students, 10% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in engineering from UW - Platteville. About 23% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 31,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,867 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,384 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 53 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at ASU - Skysong. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 - Los Angeles awarded 42 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in engineering from SFSU. About 30% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 35,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The engineering program at San Jose State University awarded 39 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 42,900 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 39 master's degree were handed out to engineering majors at Wisconsin. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer master’s degree.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 10,493 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,864 |
| Civil Engineering | 5,612 |
| Computer Engineering | 4,523 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2,909 |
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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