by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 110 U.S. colleges awarded 3,344 degrees and certificates in Other Engineering. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 49 schools in its 2027 Best Other Engineering Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $88,142 one year after completing, rising to $115,150 after four years.
Studying Other Engineering explores Engineering, Other. Any Instructional Program In Engineering Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other engineering draws strong interest, with 3,344 degrees awarded annually. 110 colleges award other engineering degrees, an average of 30 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 663.
By level, the 3,344 awards include 181 certificates, 15 associate degrees, 754 bachelor’s degrees, 2,172 master’s degrees and 222 doctorates.
Women earned 34% of other engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,129 of 3,344). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,238) and Asian (293), and international students earned 1,282.
College Factual ranks 49 schools in its 2027 Best Other Engineering Schools ranking, including 18 for bachelor’s degrees, 32 for master’s degrees and 7 for doctorates. It also ranks other engineering schools within 20 states. In all, 110 colleges offer other engineering programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Engineering Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other engineering credential is the master’s degree: 2,172 of the 3,344 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other engineering call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Design, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Deductive Reasoning.
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How long an other engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 181 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 754 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,172 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 222 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other engineering, at 34.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 34.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.2% |
| Master’s degree | 11.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 7.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 6.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.9% |
| Some college courses | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 1.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
14 occupations are related to Other Engineering, with an average median salary of $96,792; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Systems Engineers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Engineer, Engineering Faculty Member, Machine Design Teacher and Aeronautical Engineering Teacher.
The occupation related to other engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 358,781 | -2.9% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 353,305 | 12.7% |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | 334,450 | -0.8% |
| Engineers, All Other | 292,948 | -4.3% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 266,797 | 14.5% |
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | 227,778 | 6.7% |
Other Engineering graduates earn a median $88,142 one year after completing their program, $115,150 after four years and $111,923 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $88,142 |
| 4 years | $115,150 |
| 5 years | $111,923 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other engineering is Engineers, All Other, with a median salary of $136,628.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
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