Master’s Degrees in Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 54,258 people earned their master's degree in engineering. This earns it the #6 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 121,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 54,258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11,903 |
| Associate Degree | 5,710 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,755 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,770 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,006 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in engineering is $92,941. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $83,198 and the high is $105,757.
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 71.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38,882 |
| Women | 15,376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,660 |
| Black or African American | 1,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,550 |
| White | 16,294 |
| International Students | 25,902 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,395 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 370 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 Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,856 people received their master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. About 37% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,221 people received their master's degree in engineering from U-M. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 92,941.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,178 people received their master's degree in engineering from USC. About 28% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,941.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,058 people received their master's degree in engineering from Columbia. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 92,941.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 999 people received their master's degree in engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 28% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 996 people received their master's degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 92,941.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. 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, 941 people received their master's degree in engineering from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 26% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
The 8th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 910 people received their master's degree in engineering from San Jose State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at San Jose State University make a median salary of 92,941.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 908 people received their master's degree in engineering from Johns Hopkins. About 34% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,941.
The 10th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 816 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCSD. About 24% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 92,941.
North Carolina State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 800 people received their master's degree in engineering from NC State. Of these students, 30% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. North Carolina State University engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 12th 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 most recent year for which we have data, 796 people received their master's degree in engineering from Purdue. Of these students, 26% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,941.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 725 people received their master's degree in engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 92,941.
Cornell University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 712 people received their master's degree in engineering from Cornell. About 42% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at Cornell University make a median salary of 92,941.
New York University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 663 people received their master's degree in engineering from NYU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. New York University engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 655 people received their master's degree in engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 23% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 92,941.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 647 people received their master's degree in engineering from UF. About 24% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
University of California - Berkeley is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their master's degree in engineering from UC Berkeley. About 37% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,941.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their master's degree in engineering from UW Seattle. About 29% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in engineering at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 92,941.
Stanford University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 617 people received their master's degree in engineering from Stanford. About 41% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,941.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 23,405 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 13,187 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
| Architecture/Urban Planning | 7,438 |
| Physical Sciences | 7,174 |
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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