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2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
297 Degrees Awarded
$21,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Engineering is the 83rd most popular major in the country with 9,411 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,480 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 297 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in general engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general engineering 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 general engineering 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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Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma Christian University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

OC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma Christian University are $11,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University

#2

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lamar University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Beaumont, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 73 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Lamar University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Lamar University

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at ASU - Tempe

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Skysong. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. ASU - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 59 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ASU - Skysong General Engineering Report

#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 15 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona General Engineering Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #5 spot on the list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

Read more about General Engineering at Texas Tech

#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Texas State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas State University General Engineering Report

#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree engineering students whose families make more than $110k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station General Engineering Report

The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso General Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Canyon, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at West Texas A&M University

#10

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. PVAMU is located in Prairie View, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree engineering students whose families make more than $110k list, PVAMU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Prairie View A & M University are $17,071, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at PVAMU

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

Full University of Oklahoma General Engineering Report

#12

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 3 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

Read full report on General Engineering at Baylor

#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Southern Methodist University is a fairly large school located in Dallas, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Methodist University General Engineering 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.

Credits

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