by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 779 doctor's degrees in engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The engineering doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Harvard University
Dartmouth College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Dartmouth College
Brown University is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Brown University
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Tufts University
Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Connecticut
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Northeastern University
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Boston University
WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Explore the best engineering schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 565 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 117 |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 39 |
| Maine | 18 | 13 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 36 |
| Vermont | 14 | 9 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 144 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 112 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76 |
| Materials Engineering | 49 |
| Computer Engineering | 47 |
| Civil Engineering | 46 |
| Engineering Science | 41 |
| General Engineering | 24 |
| Environmental Engineering | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 689 |
| Physical Sciences | 503 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 141 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 127 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 53 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 36 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8 |
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