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Engineering Schools in Arizona

4,418 students earned Engineering degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Arizona

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,822
Master’s Degree 1,293
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 217
Associate Degree 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Arizona

76,730 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Arizona

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $100,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 11 colleges in Arizona that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

2,566 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

796 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. A typical student attending University of Arizona will pay a net price of $13,358.

389 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,004 Total Students

An average student at Embry-Riddle Prescott will pay a net price of $35,432. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,327 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,025 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,833 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

A typical student attending Mesa Community College will pay a net price of $10,504. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Estrella Mountain Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,863.

Engineering Careers in AZ

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 47% $72,840
Software Applications Developers 40% $98,640
Physicists 33% $115,280
Cost Estimators 30% $62,850
Biomedical Engineers 27% $97,120
Industrial Engineers 27% $94,170
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Electronics Engineers 21% $88,890
Mechanical Engineers 19% $92,870
Civil Engineers 19% $79,410
Systems Software Developers 19% $101,490
Computer Hardware Engineers 18% $110,070
Aerospace Engineers 18% $105,490
Engineering Professors 18% $100,720
Materials Engineers 18% $85,950
Architectural and Engineering Managers 17% $127,830
Agricultural Engineers 17% $0
Engineers 17% $91,700
Industrial Production Managers 16% $92,700
Computer Network Architects 16% $100,440
Environmental Engineers 15% $73,760
Electrical Engineers 14% $102,790
Health and Safety Engineers 13% $69,050
Mining and Geological Engineers 9% $83,780
Chemical Engineers 0% $100,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,487
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,582
Physical Sciences 1,469
Natural Resources & Conservation 767
Architecture/Urban Planning 618
Mathematics & Statistics 585
Engineering Technologies 502
Agriculture 501

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