Structural Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Structural Engineering. Approximately 14% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 85.7% of Structural Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Structural Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 338 people earned theirStructural Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Structural Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 148 |
| Master’s Degree | 172 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 14 |
Earnings of Structural Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Structural Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,056 |
| 4 years | $78,886 |
| 5 years | $88,976 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Structural Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Structural Engineering. About 85.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Structural Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 14.3% |
| International Students | 12 | 85.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 85.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Structural Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Structural Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Structural Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-San Diego. This school awarded 164 doctor's degrees in Structural 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Structural 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 Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle University is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Structural 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.
Western Michigan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Structural 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Structural 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 Structural Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 19,293 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 173 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 127 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 53 |
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 21 |
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
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