Doctor’s Degrees in Engineering Mechanics
Education Levels of Engineering Mechanics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 60 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. This earns it the #135 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering mechanics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 74 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Engineering Mechanics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for engineering mechanics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering mechanics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. About 83.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering mechanics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering mechanics. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering mechanics students seekinga doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Iowa State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UIUC.
Cornell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Cornell. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering mechanics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Northwestern.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering mechanics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Carnegie Mellon.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UT Austin.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from Caltech.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in engineering mechanics from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering mechanics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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