Structural Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 21 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Structural Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 37.4% of Structural Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Structural Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 338 students 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 (this page) | 172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Structural Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Structural Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 70.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Structural Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 55 | 37.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 37.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Structural Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 15 master'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.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 14 master'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 is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 7 master'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.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master'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 at Buffalo is a popular choice for Structural Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master'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.
Villanova University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 3 master'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 master's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to 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 master's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master'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.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Structural Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Structural Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Structural Engineering. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Structural Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Structural Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Structural Engineering that also offer master’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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