Best Engineering Master’s Programs for Your Money
Typical earnings for engineers vary based on speciality, but in general, a master’s degree in the field leads to higher salaries and more job opportunities. These 50 top engineering colleges blend affordability with high-quality results.
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College Name
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Est. annual costs
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Average student debt
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Employment rate
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Average early career salaries
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University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL |
$29,700 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of ArizonaTucson, AZ |
$32,700 | $27,970 | 97% | $111,800 |
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University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR |
$32,400 | N/A | 94% | $110,800 |
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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA |
$34,200 | $18,530 | 97% | $105,300 |
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University of California - BerkeleyBerkeley, CA |
$43,100 | N/A | 96% | $120,300 |
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University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA |
$38,700 | $34,770 | 96% | $118,400 |
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University of California - San DiegoLa Jolla, CA |
$37,400 | $32,750 | 96% | $120,900 |
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University of California - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA |
$39,900 | N/A | 100% | $120,800 |
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San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA |
$34,200 | N/A | 98% | $111,900 |
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Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA |
$51,100 | $45,500 | 96% | $149,000 |
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University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO |
$34,200 | N/A | 100% | $114,200 |
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University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO |
$38,000 | $39,140 | 97% | $112,300 |
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Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO |
$41,500 | $33,680 | 96% | $96,000 |
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University of New HavenWest Haven, CT |
$41,700 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL |
$42,600 | $34,080 | 97% | $117,400 |
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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main CampusAtlanta, GA |
$32,300 | $35,220 | 97% | $109,700 |
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Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL |
$35,300 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL |
$27,400 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA |
$26,200 | $24,360 | 98% | $106,200 |
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University of Maryland - College ParkCollege Park, MD |
$38,200 | $38,630 | 95% | $120,000 |
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University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA |
$34,600 | $20,560 | N/A | N/A |
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Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA |
$49,700 | $32,660 | 98% | $97,200 |
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Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA |
$49,500 | $24,610 | 98% | $115,600 |
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University of Michigan - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI |
$45,100 | $39,260 | 96% | $110,600 |
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Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI |
$37,800 | N/A | 100% | $126,200 |
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Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI |
$41,300 | $25,110 | 96% | $88,000 |
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University of Michigan - DearbornDearborn, MI |
$31,800 | $19,770 | 99% | $113,800 |
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Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI |
$35,500 | N/A | 99% | $112,100 |
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University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN |
$37,500 | $30,160 | 98% | $103,700 |
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University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE |
$26,700 | N/A | 97% | $119,800 |
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Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY |
$52,200 | $42,090 | 96% | $115,800 |
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North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC |
$29,500 | $26,530 | 97% | $97,900 |
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University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND |
$29,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND |
$22,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of DaytonDayton, OH |
$38,700 | N/A | 100% | $94,800 |
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Ohio State University - Main CampusColumbus, OH |
$31,800 | $21,020 | 98% | $107,500 |
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Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK |
$24,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA |
$41,700 | $31,760 | 100% | $99,100 |
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Clemson UniversityClemson, SC |
$32,400 | $20,030 | 98% | $91,000 |
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South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD |
$25,700 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of HoustonHouston, TX |
$27,500 | $23,430 | 98% | $103,200 |
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX |
$55,000 | N/A | 99% | $123,900 |
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Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX |
$30,800 | $23,870 | 97% | $98,900 |
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The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX |
$32,300 | $33,360 | 97% | $124,500 |
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The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX |
$34,300 | $31,670 | 98% | $112,400 |
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George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA |
$39,500 | $23,660 | 97% | $122,900 |
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University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA |
$41,600 | $38,820 | 96% | $126,500 |
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University of Washington - Seattle CampusSeattle, WA |
$40,500 | $35,330 | 96% | $107,000 |
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University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, WI |
$30,000 | $32,110 | 97% | $110,100 |
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Purdue University - Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN |
$25,300 | $35,550 | 97% | $114,400 |
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Notes: Annual costs include tuition and fees, books and living expenses for in-state students. Employment rate is based on the share of graduates from this program who were not working nor enrolled in another educational program within two years of leaving school. Average earnings and debt figures represent program-level earnings for graduates within one and two year(s) of completion.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, college websites, College Factual/Money calculations.
