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2024 Best Engineering Science Schools in the Southwest Region

2 Colleges in the Southwest Region
173 Engineering Science Degrees Awarded
$92,813 Avg Early-Career Salary
Engineering Science isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #205 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 173 degrees in engineering science to qualified students.

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Engineering Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Engineering Science
Master's Degrees in Engineering Science
Doctor's Degrees in Engineering Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Engineering Science Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Engineering Science in the Southwest Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the engineering science degree levels they offer.

Top Southwest Region Schools in Engineering Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$109,671 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in engineering science has to check out Arizona State University - Skysong. ASU - Skysong is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale. This university ranks 8th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 16 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the engineering science major at Arizona State University - Skysong make $16,858 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in engineering science from Arizona State University - Skysong

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NM

University of New Mexico - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in engineering science. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 23 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.

There were approximately 10 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at UNM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in engineering science from University of New Mexico - Main Campus

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX

Texas Tech University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in engineering science. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were about 1 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$109,671 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a degree in engineering science. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the engineering science major at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $16,858 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in engineering science from Arizona State University - Tempe

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AZ
50.0% Growth in Graduates

NAU is a very large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. This university ranks 5th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 4 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year.

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Best Engineering Science Colleges by State

Explore the best engineering science colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 142
Arizona 287 21
New Mexico 219 10

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Engineering Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Engineering Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering Science 173

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 5,420
Electrical Engineering 3,662
Civil Engineering 2,298
General Engineering 1,837
Computer Engineering 1,801
Chemical Engineering 1,506
Industrial Engineering 1,352
Biomedical Engineering 1,324
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 1,000
Petroleum Engineering 629

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