Top Engineering Grad Programs by Pay

Nabbing a master’s degree can boost your salary. Take a look at the average pay for master’s graduates by school.

Rob Spiegel

April 16, 2024

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Top engineering grad programs

At a Glance

  • The benefits of gaining a master's degree in engineering.
  • Here are the top schools for engineering pay if you have a master's degree.

Research company Degree Choices analyzed data from engineering grad programs in the US. The firm looked at salaries from those who picked up a master’s degree in engineering, a degree that takes 1-2 years to complete. A master’s in engineering can lead to an increase in salary from $5,000 to $25,000 over a bachelor’s degree.

The schools in this slideshow are ranked by the average salaries of students three years after completing their degree. The overall average pay for engineers with a master’s is $93,141. Graduates from the top 20 schools listed here earned considerably more.

This video looks at whether it’s a good idea to earn a master’s degree in engineering:

About the Author(s)

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel

Rob Spiegel serves as a senior editor for Design News. He started with Design News in 2002 as a freelancer and hired on full-time in 2011. He covers automation, manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, AI, and more.

Prior to Design News, he worked as a senior editor for Electronic News and Ecommerce Business. He has contributed to a wide range of industrial technology publications, including Automation World, Supply Chain Management Review, and Logistics Management. He is the author of six books.

Before covering technology, Rob spent 10 years as publisher and owner of Chile Pepper Magazine, a national consumer food publication.

As well as writing for Design News, Rob also participates in IME shows, webinars, and ebooks.

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