Manufacturing Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 259 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.2% of Manufacturing Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Manufacturing Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,498 students earned theirManufacturing Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Manufacturing Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 628 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,128 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 570 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,921 |
Earnings of Manufacturing Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering of $66,536 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 | $59,570 |
| 4 years | $66,536 |
| 5 years | $74,003 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 73.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Manufacturing Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 6.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 34 | 38.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Manufacturing Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 388 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
John C Calhoun State Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 498 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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.
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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.
Ogden-Weber Technical College is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washburn Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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 Wisconsin-Platteville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Goodwin University is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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.
Kankakee Community College is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shoreline Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ITI Technical College is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Manufacturing 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.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a popular choice for Manufacturing Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Truckee Meadows Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Manufacturing Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Manufacturing Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 3,881 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1,904 |
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | 609 |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | 271 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | 108 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.