Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering Technologies
Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 182 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering tech. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 24,231 |
| Associate Degree | 21,380 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,824 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12,824 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,179 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Engineering Tech Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in engineering tech is $162,693. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $162,693 and the high is $162,693.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering tech majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering tech. About 62.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering tech doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Engineering Tech Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from GWU. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. George Washington University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Purdue. About 36% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Purdue University - Main Campus engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Stanford. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Stanford University make a median salary of 162,693.
Portland State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Portland State University. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Rice University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Rice. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that Rice graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Michigan State. Michigan State University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UW Seattle. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 162,693.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Bridgeport. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UBridgeport. University of Bridgeport engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Eastern Michigan. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Eastern Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Indiana State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Indiana State. Indiana State University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Ohio State. Ohio State University - Main Campus engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from UNI. Data shows that UNI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from IUP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that IUP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Stevens. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Stevens Institute of Technology make a median salary of 162,693.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from VCU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 162,693.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from CU - Boulder. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from RPI. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering tech. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Carnegie Mellon. Carnegie Mellon University engineering tech graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
The 20th most popular school in the country for engineering tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering tech from Clemson. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering tech at Clemson University make a median salary of 162,693.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering tech that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 11,903 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,113 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,581 |
| Agriculture | 4,401 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
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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