General Engineering Science Master’s Degrees
There are 85 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Engineering Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 43.9% of General Engineering Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Engineering Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,348 students earned theirGeneral 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 (this page) | 369 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 139 |
Earnings of General Engineering Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Engineering Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in General Engineering Science. About 65.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 236 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Engineering Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 35 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 159 | 43.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 43.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Engineering Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 182 master'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.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 130 master'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.
Connecticut State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 59 master'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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in General Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 35 master'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 Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 32 master'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.
Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master'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.
Hudson County Community College is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middlesex College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master'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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Engineering Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in General Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Engineering Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Orleans comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Engineering Science. This school awarded 22 master'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.
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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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