Software Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Software Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 69.2% of Software Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Software Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,994 people earned theirSoftware Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Software Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 172 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,610 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,997 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 26 |
Earnings of Software Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Software Engineering of $94,356 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 | $82,085 |
| 4 years | $94,356 |
| 5 years | $109,878 |
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
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Software Engineering. About 73.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Software Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 7.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 18 | 69.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 69.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Software Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 175 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Software Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Software Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is Northeastern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,086 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 475 doctor's degrees in Software 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 Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 388 doctor's degrees in Software 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 277 doctor's degrees in Software 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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 237 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 173 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 151 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 142 doctor's degrees in Software 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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 140 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 140 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in Software 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-Irvine is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's degrees in Software 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-Fullerton is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Software 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 Software Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 13,508 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 404 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 80 |
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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