2024 Best General Computer Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Ranked #68 in popularity, general computer engineering is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Computer Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23 doctor's degrees in general computer engineering to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general computer engineering students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general computer engineering students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general computer engineering related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general computer engineering students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Computer Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study General Computer Engineering in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general computer engineering.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in General Computer Engineering

1

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from Iowa State University

1

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from Washington University in St Louis

2

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in general computer engineering needs to check out University of Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from University of Iowa

4

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Rolla.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Best General Computer Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best general computer engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Iowa	177	19
Missouri	175	4

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General Computer Engineering Related Rankings by Major

One of 3 majors within the Computer Engineering area of study, General Computer Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Software Engineering	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.