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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Engineering Science (Income $48-$75k)

13 Ranked Colleges
414 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 1,668 people earned their degree in engineering science, making the major the 208th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, engineering science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $60,800 and had an average of $20,111 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 414 engineering science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in engineering science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality engineering science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the engineering science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The engineering science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k”.

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Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Engineering Science (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #1 spot on the list. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 80 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harvard, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Dartmouth College landed the #2 spot on the list. Dartmouth College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire. It awarded 4 masters’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth also made our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth are $58,120.

Full Dartmouth College Engineering Science Report

#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 56 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame also took the #3 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full University of Notre Dame Engineering Science Report

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the #4 spot on the list. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

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Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #5 spot on the list. Scottsdale, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering science degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ASU - Skysong Engineering Science Report

#5

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Orleans. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

UNO also made our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Orleans are $13,678.

Full University of New Orleans Engineering Science Report

#6

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

University of Toledo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Toledo is a public institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering science students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Toledo has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 33 masters’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Ole Miss has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 5 masters’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Engineering Science Report

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Dayton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering science degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wright State University - Main Campus, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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#11

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California
#13 in overall quality

Sonoma State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Rohnert Park, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SSU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sonoma State University are $18,890.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan

Kettering University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s engineering science degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree engineering science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Kettering has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kettering are $15,252, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kettering Engineering Science Report

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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