Engineering Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Engineering is offered at 1,162 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 197,615 people earned theirEngineering 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 (this page) | 1,123 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,440 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118,394 |
| Master’s Degree | 59,439 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11,767 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Engineering of $86,943 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 | $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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Engineering students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 76.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 857 |
| Women | 266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 53 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 5.8% |
| Race Unknown | 67 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 13 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Engineering Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,382 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,103 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 3,995 undergraduate certificates in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,742 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. This school awarded 3,594 undergraduate certificates 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. This school awarded 2,902 undergraduate certificates 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,900 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,739 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,682 undergraduate certificates in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,410 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,355 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,342 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,228 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,180 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,973 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,901 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,807 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,716 undergraduate certificates in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,701 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Engineering. This school awarded 1,687 undergraduate certificates in Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,683 people received their undergraduate certificate in Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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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