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2,806 Yearly Graduations
$73,130 Median Salary
23% Women
There are 163 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.9% of engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,806 graduate certificates were awarded to engineering majors. This makes it the 6th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 128,368
Master’s Degree 48,049
Doctor’s Degree 10,936
Associate Degree 6,326
Graduate Certificate 2,806
Basic Certificate 1,285
Undergraduate Certificate 698

Earnings of Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in engineering is $73,130. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,390 and the high is $84,934.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for engineering students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in engineering. About 76.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,159
Women 647
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The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 255
Black or African American 133
Hispanic or Latino 170
White 1,515
International Students 530
Other Races/Ethnicities 203
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There are 163 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
537 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Naval Postgraduate School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 537 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

238 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. The engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded 238 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
219 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stevens Institute of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. The engineering program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 219 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

207 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The engineering program at Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management awarded 207 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
105 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 graduate certificates were handed out to engineering majors at UF. Of these students, 25% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

101 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The engineering program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 101 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
92 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jose State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 92 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from San Jose State. About 24% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
90 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 graduate certificates were handed out to engineering majors at Auburn. Of these students, 23% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio
74 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Dayton comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in engineering. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. The engineering program at University of Dayton awarded 74 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 18% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
62 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. The engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 62 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#11

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
54 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wichita State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in engineering. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The engineering program at Wichita State University awarded 54 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#12

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
48 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. 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. The engineering program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 48 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
46 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Michigan Technological University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 graduate certificates were handed out to engineering majors at Michigan Tech. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#14

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
40 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from Duke. About 43% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
38 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from UCONN. Of these students, 16% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York
38 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Clarkson University. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 graduate certificates were handed out to engineering majors at Clarkson. About 29% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey
35 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from NJIT. About 31% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in engineering. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 34% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
31 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their graduate certificate in engineering from UST MN. About 52% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

31 Yearly Graduations
10% Women

The University of Texas at Arlington is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in engineering. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. The engineering program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 31 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Systems Engineering 769
Other Engineering 229
Electrical Engineering 184
Industrial Engineering 175
Operations Research 162

Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & Information Sciences 3,877
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,622
Engineering Technologies 920
Natural Resources & Conservation 613
Mathematics & Statistics 508

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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