Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields
Education Levels of Engineering-Related Fields Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,773 people earned their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. This earns it the #134 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering-related fields at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,342 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,773 |
| Graduate Certificate | 644 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
| Associate Degree | 26 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Engineering-Related Fields Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields is $68,919. 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 $63,119 and the high is $74,516.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields is $36,127. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,951 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,114.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $430.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. About 71.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,275 |
| Women | 498 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related fields bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| White | 1,139 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 112 |
Most Popular Engineering-Related Fields Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering-related fields. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Michigan State. About 46% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Michigan State University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
Iowa State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Iowa State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Iowa State University make a median salary of 68,919.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from USU. Of these students, 15% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Utah State University make a median salary of 68,919.
Excelsior University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Excelsior University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Data shows that Excelsior University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
Clarkson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,642 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Clarkson. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Clarkson University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
Clemson University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Clemson. Of these students, 49% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Clemson University make a median salary of 68,919.
Stanford University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Stanford. About 52% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from BGSU. Of these students, 24% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BGSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
Utah Valley University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from UVU. About 8% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Utah Valley University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Art Center College of Design. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Art Center College of Design. About 53% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Art Center College of Design make a median salary of 68,919.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from NYU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Purdue. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from UW - Stout. University of Wisconsin - Stout engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from RIT. About 44% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 68,919.
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,876 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from UT Chattanooga. Of these students, 11% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga make a median salary of 68,919.
Virginia Tech is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Virginia Tech. About 41% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 68,919.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from Middle Tennessee State University. About 4% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Middle Tennessee State University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from ASU - Tempe. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe engineering-related fields graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,919.
United States Military Academy comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from West Point. About 12% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that West Point graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,919.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Construction Engineering | 2,830 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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