General Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 641 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Engineering.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,411 students earned theirGeneral Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 438 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,909 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,959 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,683 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 422 |
Earnings of General Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Engineering of $83,175 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,788 |
| 4 years | $83,175 |
| 5 years | $92,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 790 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University at Buffalo tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 390 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 209 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 111 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for General Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in General Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mercer University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in General Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | 10,144 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2,722 |
| Applied Engineering | 545 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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