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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

14 Ranked Colleges
228 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Civil Engineering is the 36th most popular major in the country with 20,913 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,352 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 228 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in general civil engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general civil engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general civil engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region master’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Rolla, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 31 degrees to qualified masters’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

Missouri University of Science and Technology also made our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general civil engineering degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

Full Iowa State University General Civil Engineering Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. North Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 5 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general civil engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general civil engineering degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNL has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 6 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Minnesota - Duluth is a fairly large school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 11 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Duluth also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMN Duluth General Civil Engineering Report

#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 13 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#10 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full South Dakota State General Civil Engineering Report

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 21 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Iowa General Civil Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified masters’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

SD Mines also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are $19,250.

Full South Dakota School of Mines and Technology General Civil Engineering Report

#13

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 21 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#5 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 17 masters’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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