Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 424 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 56.8% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 42,939 degrees were awarded toMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 305 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,346 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,465 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,812 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $84,027 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,983 |
| 4 years | $84,027 |
| 5 years | $94,559 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanical Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,468 |
| Women | 344 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 110 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 47 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 1,030 | 56.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 56.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is Purdue University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 782 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 668 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 508 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 466 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 450 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 447 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 447 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 418 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 405 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 405 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. 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 Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 397 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 389 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 378 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 369 doctor's degrees in Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 346 doctor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mechanical Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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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