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2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

17 Ranked Colleges
186 Degrees Awarded
$27,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Mechanical Engineering is the 12th most popular major in the country with 47,598 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 5,649 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 186 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in general mechanical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general mechanical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general mechanical engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 27 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #2 spot on the list. Rice University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 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 Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #4 spot on the list. UTEP is located in El Paso, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

UTEP also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, OSU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 44 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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 The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807.

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#10

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 4 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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 UT Dallas are $28,610.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

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#13

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#13 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

UNT also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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 North Texas are $15,618.

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#14

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#8 in overall quality

University of Tulsa landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Tulsa is a small school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 2 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’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 Tulsa are $24,080.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus General Mechanical Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southern Methodist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 10 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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  • *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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