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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

17 Ranked Colleges
186 Degrees Awarded
$27,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Mechanical Engineering is the 20th most popular major in the country with 47,598 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mechanical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $64,495 and had an average of $23,104 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 5,649 mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $61,691 and $21,487 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 186 mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in mechanical engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent mechanical 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 mechanical 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 ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering (Income Over $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 Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 27 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #2 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #5 spot in our “Best 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Full ASU - Tempe Mechanical Engineering Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 44 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ME students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University - College Station

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ME degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

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

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s ME degrees to qualified students.

UH also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 9 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ME students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UTEP is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree me students whose families make more than $110k list, UTEP has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTEP Mechanical Engineering Report

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ME students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arizona Mechanical Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 16 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s ME degrees to qualified students.

UTSA also took the #14 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UTSA Mechanical Engineering Report

#12

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s ME degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree me students whose families make more than $110k list, UNT has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best 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.

Full UNT Mechanical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#8 in overall quality

University of Tulsa ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Tulsa is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s ME degrees to qualified students.

University of Tulsa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mechanical Engineering at University of Tulsa

#15

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Rice University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Rice is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 4 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #3 spot in our “Best 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 Rice University are $47,913.

Full Rice University Mechanical Engineering Report

#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Baylor University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree me students whose families make more than $110k list, Baylor has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best 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 Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor Mechanical Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue ME Schools for a Doctorate 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 10 doctorate’s ME degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Methodist University Mechanical 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.

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