by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of materials engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in materials engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of materials engineering for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for materials engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Materials Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for materials engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in materials engineering. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in materials engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in materials engineering needs to look into Missouri University of Science and Technology. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Rolla.More information about a doctorate in materials engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology
It's hard to beat South Dakota School of Mines and Technology if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in materials engineering. SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City.More information about a doctorate in materials engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Explore the best materials engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 6 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 14 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 1 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Materials Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 86 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 72 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 35 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 33 |
| Computer Engineering | 28 |
| General Engineering | 25 |
| Other Engineering | 23 |
