Doctor’s Degrees in General Mechanical Engineering
Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,842 people earned their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering. This earns it the #18 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 general mechanical engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,840 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,842 |
| Associate Degree | 230 |
| Graduate Certificate | 141 |
| Basic Certificate | 62 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of General Mechanical Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general mechanical engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general mechanical engineering students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. About 82.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,520 |
| Women | 322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general mechanical engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 452 |
| International Students | 1,091 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular General Mechanical Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general mechanical engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general mechanical engineering students seekinga doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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, 69 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Purdue. About 8% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. 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, 61 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 13% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. 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, 49 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Stanford. Of these students, 29% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from MIT. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from U-M. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 42,300 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, 34 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 14% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UT Austin. About 13% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 7% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech. About 4% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general mechanical 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UF. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon. About 17% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 17% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Penn State University Park. About 27% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 36,300 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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UC Irvine. Of these students, 37% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UCF. Of these students, 6% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UMN Twin Cities. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UMCP. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from Ohio State. About 9% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 44,500 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, 24 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from UCLA. Of these students, 8% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in general mechanical engineering from NC State. About 9% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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