Doctor’s Degrees in General Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 458 people earned their doctor's degree in engineering. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in engineering. About 71.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 328 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 107 |
| International Students | 288 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 52 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UARK. About 24% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from WVU. About 26% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 33% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UWM. About 17% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Mississippi State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UNM. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UNL.
Villanova University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Villanova. About 31% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from RIT. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Brown University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Brown.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UCCS. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana Tech University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,416 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Louisiana Tech.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Wright State University - Main Campus.
Morgan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Morgan State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 80% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tennessee Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Tennessee Tech University.
The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UGA. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Memphis. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from UofM. About 15% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in engineering from Lamar University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
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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