Master’s Degrees in Structural Engineering
Education Levels of Structural Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in structural engineering. This earns it the #434 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in structural engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 134 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Structural Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for structural engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for structural engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in structural engineering. About 67.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of structural engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 43 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Structural Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in structural engineering. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for structural engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from UCSD. Of these students, 28% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in structural engineering. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from USC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in structural engineering. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from CSUN. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehigh University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in structural engineering. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from Lehigh. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for structural engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from Illinois Tech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for structural engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seattle University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from Seattle U. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for structural engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in structural engineering. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from NYU.
University of Maine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in structural engineering. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from UMaine.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in structural engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in structural engineering from U-M.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to structural engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 4,603 |
| Civil Engineering | 101 |
| Transportation Engineering | 98 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 24 |
| Geoenvironmental Engineering | 2 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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