Master’s Degrees in General Engineering
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Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,969 students earned their master's degree in engineering. This earns it the #59 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,756 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,969 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,652 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 477 |
| Basic Certificate | 338 |
| Graduate Certificate | 102 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $89,427. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $79,262 to a high of $93,532.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering. About 75.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,238 |
| Women | 731 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 251 |
| Black or African American | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 1,110 |
| International Students | 1,117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 167 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 335 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at UMCP. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Northeastern. Of these students, 21% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dartmouth College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,953 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 153 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Dartmouth. About 33% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 people received their master's degree in engineering from UAB. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The engineering program at University at Buffalo awarded 116 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in engineering from Purdue. Of these students, 34% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. The engineering program at Old Dominion University awarded 81 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 19% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama in Huntsville. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at UAH. About 17% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 24% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The engineering program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Rowan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from Rowan. Of these students, 23% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma Christian University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. The engineering program at Oklahoma Christian University awarded 60 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. The engineering program at University of Arkansas awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to engineering majors at UWM. Of these students, 24% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The engineering program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Brown University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in engineering from Brown. About 45% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The engineering program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The engineering program at University of California - Riverside awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in engineering from San Jose State. About 20% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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