Telecommunications Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering. Approximately 40% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 100.0% of Telecommunications Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Telecommunications Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 194 students earned theirTelecommunications Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Telecommunications Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 5 |
Earnings of Telecommunications Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering of $94,702 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 | $82,923 |
| 4 years | $94,702 |
| 5 years | $107,414 |
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 Telecommunications Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Telecommunications Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Students | 5 | 100.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 100.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Telecommunications Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tri-County Adult Career Center tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications 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 Colorado Boulder comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications 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 Western College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Telecommunications 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.
Fresno City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Las Positas College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana Tech University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mineral Area College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Telecommunications Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacramento City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Telecommunications Engineering. 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 Telecommunications Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25,975 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 434 |
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 157 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.