Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 1,162 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.7% of Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 197,615 degrees were awarded toEngineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,123 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,440 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,394 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 59,439 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11,767 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Engineering of $86,943 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,905 |
| 4 years | $86,943 |
| 5 years | $98,290 |
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 Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Engineering. About 71.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39,048 |
| Women | 15,675 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,129 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 4,656 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,379 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,407 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,197 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1,114 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 27,766 | 50.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,382 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,103 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 3,995 master's degrees in 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,742 master's degrees in 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,594 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,902 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,900 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 2,739 master's degrees in 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,682 people received their master's degree in 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-Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 2,410 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,355 master's degrees in 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,342 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 2,228 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,180 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,973 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,901 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 1,807 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,716 people received their master's degree in Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Engineering. This school awarded 1,701 master's degrees in 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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,687 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,683 master's degrees in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Engineering Focus Areas
| 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 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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