by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #74 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 74 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 23 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 221 |
| Doctoral | 52 |
This engineering area of study at Harvard University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Science | 182 |
| Computer Engineering | 93 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
| Engineering Physics | 29 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 20 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 10 |
| Operations Research | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University awarded 221 master’s degrees in engineering.
Harvard University holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 52 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Harvard University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 97 |