by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 763 master's degrees in engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of engineering for getting your master'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 schools for engineering students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Washington list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in engineering has to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Gonzaga University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in engineering. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from Gonzaga University
It is difficult to beat Seattle University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in engineering. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in engineering from Seattle University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in engineering has to check out Washington State University. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from Washington State University
Saint Martin's University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in engineering. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lacey.More information about a master’s in engineering from Saint Martin’s University
UW Bothell is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Bothell.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 7,218 |
| Oregon | 29 | 445 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 50 |
| Nevada | 27 | 116 |
| Alaska | 21 | 29 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 192 |
| Civil Engineering | 178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 168 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 49 |
| Industrial Engineering | 47 |
| Materials Engineering | 45 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 28 |
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 229 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 210 |
| Physical Sciences | 133 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 121 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 107 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 63 |
| Engineering Technologies | 36 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 11 |
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