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Engineering in Massachusetts

Engineering Schools in Massachusetts

9,699 students earned Engineering degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Massachusetts

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,805
Master’s Degree 3,986
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 696
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 696
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 696
Associate Degree 137
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Massachusetts

141,890 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $109,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,819 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

An average student at Northeastern will pay a net price of $28,521. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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1,220 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at WPI. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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1,143 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,338. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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1,001 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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790 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $27,779. 53% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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680 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,846.

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362 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,750. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at WIT.

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Tufts University

Medford
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
292 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMass Dartmouth. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Engineering Careers in MA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 9% $94,640
Electrical Engineers 9% $113,270
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $149,740
Materials Engineers 3% $92,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 6,747
Mathematics & Statistics 2,720
Physical Sciences 1,721
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,116
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,036
Engineering Technologies 805
Agriculture 455
Military Technologies & Sciences 246

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