Master’s Degrees in Engineering Science
Education Levels of Engineering Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 364 people earned their master's degree in engineering science. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 501 |
| Master’s Degree | 364 |
| Associate Degree | 344 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Engineering Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering science is $90,458. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $82,973 and the high is $94,870.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering science. About 69.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 251 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 150 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Engineering Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Harvard. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Harvard University make a median salary of 90,458.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Notre Dame. Of these students, 40% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Notre Dame graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,458.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 20% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Wright State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 90,458.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kettering University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,384 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Kettering. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Kettering University make a median salary of 90,458.
University of Toledo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in engineering science from University of Toledo. Of these students, 35% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at University of Toledo make a median salary of 90,458.
University of Mississippi comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Ole Miss. Of these students, 16% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Mississippi engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Carnegie Mellon. About 18% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 90,458.
University of New Orleans comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering science from UNO. About 33% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at University of New Orleans make a median salary of 90,458.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in engineering science from ASU - Skysong. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 90,458.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering science. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Penn State University Park. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 90,458.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Louisiana State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College engineering science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,458.
Dartmouth College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in engineering science from Dartmouth. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at Dartmouth College make a median salary of 90,458.
The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in engineering science from U-M. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering science at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 90,458.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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