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2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

16 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Engineering Science is the 208th most popular major in the country with 1,668 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 127 engineering science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in engineering science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent engineering science programs, but they also cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Engineering Science (With Aid)

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified doctorate’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Harvard Engineering Science Report

#2

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Dartmouth College landed the #2 spot on the list. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s engineering science degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, Dartmouth has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Engineering Science at Dartmouth College

#3

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Orleans. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. This medium-sized school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNO, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’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 New Orleans are $13,678.

Full UNO Engineering Science Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, UCSD has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech Engineering Science Report

#6

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#16 in overall quality

Idaho State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Idaho State University is a fairly large public school situated in Pocatello, Idaho. It awarded 2 doctorate’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ISU are $26,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ISU Engineering Science Report

#7

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Toledo is a public institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, University of Toledo has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’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.

Read more about Engineering Science at University of Toledo

#13 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Engineering Science Report

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#8 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wazzu Engineering Science Report

#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering science students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #9 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Mississippi Engineering Science Report

#5 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Engineering Science at Louisiana State University

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#7 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. University of Kansas is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, KU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

Read more about Engineering Science at University of Kansas

#13

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. NAU is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 2 doctorate’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

Read more about Engineering Science at NAU

#14

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s engineering science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Dartmouth, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth are $30,153, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMass Dartmouth Engineering Science Report

#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s engineering science degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Engineering Science Report

#12 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. OHIO Athens is located in Athens, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s engineering science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering science students with aid list, OHIO Athens has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Engineering Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712.

Full OHIO Athens 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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