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Graduate Engineering Programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Majors in This Field
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Graduate Engineering Rankings

College Factual rates University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #88 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Engineering Schools	88 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in Minnesota	1 of 15
Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region	4 of 50

Graduate Engineering Degrees at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Here is each degree level offered in engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	700
Master’s	276
Doctoral	134

Graduate Engineering Majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

This engineering area of study at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major	Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering	238
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	167
Chemical Engineering	145
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	143
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	98
Industrial Engineering	87
Computer Engineering	70
Civil Engineering	58
Materials Engineering	45
Agricultural Engineering	30
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	13
Engineering, Other	11
Geological/Geophysical Engineering	5

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Engineering Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 276 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	1
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	2
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools	68

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Graduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$48,528	$58,344
Fees	$2,384	$2,384

Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 77% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	11
White	117
Non-Resident Aliens	119
Other Races	8

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Engineering Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 134 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota	1
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	3
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools	52

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 69% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	49
Non-Resident Aliens	71
Other Races	4

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering	700

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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