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applied engineering Doctor’s Degrees

There are 13 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in applied engineering.

Education Levels of applied engineering Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 545 degrees were awarded toapplied engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 6
Bachelor’s Degree 217
Master’s Degree 309
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 13

Earnings of applied engineering 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 applied engineering of $83,175 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $79,788
4 years $83,175
5 years $92,105

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 applied engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for applied engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is Ohio University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in applied 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.

Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in applied 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.

#7

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in applied 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.

Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Lawrence Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in applied engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in applied engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in applied engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

Cabrillo College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for applied 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.

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH

Ohio University-Eastern Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a popular choice for applied engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio University-Southern Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in applied engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to applied engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering, General 10,144
Pre-Engineering 2,722

References

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