According to data from the American Society for Engineering Education, (ASEE), women make up a smaller proportion of students enrolling in Engineering and Engineering Technology tertiary programs when compared to men in the United States. Tertiary education encompasses the academic programs pursued after secondary education and includes undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) studies.
Bachelor's Program
Data from ASEE show enrollments by race, ethnicity, and gender in 2023. According to their data, White students (46.0%) make up the largest racial group, followed by Asian students (16.7%). Black students (5.3%) comprise one of the lowest racial groups of enrollments in engineering. The chart and table below provides more specific information on the distribution of enrollments across racial and gender categories.
*Total does not include enrollments in other gender categories outside of this table
To view information on enrollments by institution and gender, visit the Engineering Education Metrics Landscape Dashboard.
Master's Program
Data from ASEE show master’s enrollments by race, ethnicity, and gender in 2023. According to their data, International students (64.6%) make up the largest racial group, followed by White students (14.1%). Hispanic (3.4%) and Black students (1.4%) comprise one of the lowest groups of enrollments in engineering. The chart and table below provide more specific information on the distribution of enrollments across racial and gender categories.
*Total does not include enrollments in other gender categories outside of this table
To view information on enrollments by institution and gender, visit the Engineering Education Metrics Landscape Dashboard.
Doctoral Program
Data from ASEE show doctoral enrollments by race, ethnicity, and gender in 2023. According to their data, International students (56.5%) make up the largest racial group, followed by White students (22.0%). Hispanic (4.1%) and Black students (2.1%) comprise one of the lowest groups of enrollments in engineering. The chart and table below provides more specific information on the distribution of enrollments across racial and gender categories.
*Total does not include enrollments in other gender categories outside of this table
To view information on enrollments by institution and gender, visit the Engineering Education Metrics Landscape Dashboard.
Resources
Additional Resources
- SafeFox Consulting Group, CIDER. Engineering Education Metrics Landscape.
