Bachelor’s Degrees in General Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,697 people earned their bachelor's degree in engineering. This makes it the 116th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,399 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,783 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 458 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 411 |
| Basic Certificate | 378 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering is $67,978. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,045 to a high of $73,790.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering is $33,253. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,913 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,835.
The median monthly payment of a engineering graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $396.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering. About 72.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,963 |
| Women | 734 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 160 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 |
| White | 1,678 |
| International Students | 220 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 197 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 231 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from ASU - Tempe. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mercer University. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Mercer. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Mercer University engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,978.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Michigan State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Michigan State University engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,978.
East Carolina University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from ECU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at East Carolina University make a median salary of 67,978.
Calvin University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,909 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Calvin. Of these students, 24% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Calvin University engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,978.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from JMU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at James Madison University make a median salary of 67,978.
Brown University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Brown. About 29% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at Brown University make a median salary of 67,978.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from OHIO Athens. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is McNeese State University. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,147 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from McNeese. Of these students, 16% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that McNeese graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,054 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Maritime. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy make a median salary of 67,978.
The 12th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Harvey Mudd College. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College. Of these students, 51% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at Harvey Mudd College make a median salary of 67,978.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Messiah University. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Messiah. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Messiah graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
Hope College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Hope. About 39% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering at Hope College make a median salary of 67,978.
Geneva College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Geneva. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. Data shows that Geneva graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
Olivet Nazarene University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Olivet Nazarene. About 23% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Olivet Nazarene University engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,978.
Texas Christian University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from TCU. Of these students, 27% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Christian University engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,978.
Wake Forest University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Wake Forest University. Of these students, 39% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Wake Forest University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
Loyola University Maryland comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from Loyola Maryland. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Loyola Maryland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
North Carolina State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering from NC State. Of these students, 19% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,978.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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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