Best institutions to study Engineering-Related Fields
Any instructional program in engineering-related fields not listed above.
8 U.S. institutions graduated 210 Engineering-Related Fields students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 15.1599, a specialization of Engineering-Related Fields (CIP 15.15).
About Engineering-Related Fields programs
Any instructional program in engineering-related fields not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Engineering-Related Fields program encompasses a variety of instructional programs in engineering-related technologies and technicians that are not specifically categorized elsewhere. This program is designed for students interested in exploring diverse engineering disciplines and their applications in various industries. It is ideal for those who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Students in this program will acquire core skills in engineering concepts, technology applications, and problem-solving techniques. Coursework may cover topics relevant to various engineering-related fields, equipping graduates with the knowledge necessary to adapt to different technological environments.
Credentials awarded
What Engineering-Related Fields graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree94 graduates / yr · 4 institutions45%
- Bachelor's degree87 graduates / yr · 2 institutions41%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate15 graduates / yr · 1 institution7.1%
- Associate's degree7 graduates / yr · 2 institutions3.3%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship7 graduates / yr · 1 institution3.3%
Graduates over time
Engineering-Related Fields completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 94 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 169 |
| 2019 | 166 |
| 2020 | 167 |
| 2021 | 138 |
| 2022 | 152 |
| 2023 | 225 |
| 2024 | 209 |
| 2025 | 210 |
Top 8 institutions for Engineering-Related Fields, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sBachelor's | 102 | 92% | $26,873 | $73,234 |
| 2 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sMaster's | 62 | 79% | $48,578 | $66,860 |
| 3 | CUNY City College New York, NYPublicMaster's | 16 | 57% | — | — |
| 4 | Oregon State University Corvallis, ORPublicPost-degree cert. | 15 | 70% | — | — |
| 5 | Clemson University Clemson, SCPublicDoctoral | 7 | 87% | — | $68,904 |
| 6 | Athens Technical College Athens, GAPublicAssociate's | 5 | 51% | — | — |
| 7 | Middlesex College Edison, NJPublicAssociate's | 2 | 33% | — | — |
| 8 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TXPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 1 | 84% | $33,246 | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Engineering-Related Fields field (CIP 15.15) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 7 states
Where Engineering-Related Fields graduates come from. Each state links to all Engineering-Related Fields programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | 164 | University of Southern California102 / yr |
| New York | 1 | 16 | CUNY City College16 / yr |
| Oregon | 1 | 15 | Oregon State University15 / yr |
| South Carolina | 1 | 7 | Clemson University7 / yr |
| Georgia | 1 | 5 | Athens Technical College5 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 2 | Middlesex College2 / yr |
| Texas | 1 | 1 | Southern Methodist University1 / yr |
Other Engineering-Related Fields specializations
The 3 other 6-digit CIP codes under Engineering-Related Fields (CIP 15.15).
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or an associate's degree.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are eight colleges in the U.S. that offer the Engineering-Related Fields program.
What is the annual number of graduates?+
Approximately 210 students graduate each year from this program.
What is the focus of this program?+
The program focuses on engineering-related technologies and prepares students for various engineering disciplines.
What is the CIP code for Engineering-Related Fields?+
Engineering-Related Fields is CIP 15.1599 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Engineering-Related Fields (CIP 15.15). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in engineering-related fields not listed above.
How many institutions offer Engineering-Related Fields programs?+
8 U.S. institutions reported Engineering-Related Fields graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 7 states, awarding 210 credentials in the year. That is 2.4% of all Engineering-Related Fields graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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