Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering-Related Fields
Education Levels of Engineering-Related Fields Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 110 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. This makes it the 102nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields is $162,693. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $162,693 to a high of $162,693.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering-related fields majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. About 63.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering-related fields doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Engineering-Related Fields Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering-related fields. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
George Washington University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. 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-related fields from GWU. Of these students, 25% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at George Washington University make a median salary of 162,693.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Purdue. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 26 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Stanford. About 50% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Stanford University make a median salary of 162,693.
Portland State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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-related fields 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.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields 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-related fields from UBridgeport. Data shows that UBridgeport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 162,693.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields 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-related fields from Stevens. Stevens Institute of Technology engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Michigan State. Michigan State University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Carnegie Mellon. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $162,693.
Clemson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering-related fields. 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-related fields from Clemson. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Clemson University make a median salary of 162,693.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering-related fields majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from SMU. Southern Methodist University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from NYU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. New York University engineering-related fields graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $162,693.
Western New England University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering-related fields. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields from Western New England. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in engineering-related fields at Western New England University make a median salary of 162,693.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering-related fields that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | 28 |
| General Engineering Technology | 11 |
| Construction Engineering | 10 |
| Quality Control Technology | 7 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 6 |
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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