General Engineering Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Engineering Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 51.8% of General Engineering Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,348 degrees were awarded toGeneral Engineering Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Engineering Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 319 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 521 |
| Master’s Degree | 369 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 139 |
Earnings of General Engineering Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Engineering Science of $77,602 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 | $80,132 |
| 4 years | $77,602 |
| 5 years | $85,312 |
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 General Engineering Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 66.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 72 | 51.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 51.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Engineering Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Engineering Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science 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 Notre Dame is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trinity University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kettering University is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hudson County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middlesex College is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Orleans is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in General Engineering Science 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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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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