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2023 Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges
$75,566 Avg Salary
$29,473 Avg Student Debt

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, engineering-related fields was ranked #109 in the country. In fact 6,736 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering-Related Fields Colleges.

#1

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

Our analysis found Grantham University to be the best school for engineering-related fields students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

While working on their degree, engineering-related fields majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $26,875 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bemidji State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.

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#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering-related fields schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Plains States Region list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Rolla.

After completing their degree, engineering-related fields graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology carry an average student debtload of $26,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.

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With a ranking of #6, Wichita State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering-related fields students. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best engineering-related fields programs. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #8, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering-related fields students. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.

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With a ranking of #9, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering-related fields students. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

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#10

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering-related fields students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Explore the best engineering-related fields schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 435
Minnesota 60
Kansas 105
Iowa 120
North Dakota 1
South Dakota 30

One of 18 majors within the area of study, engineering-related fields has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Production Technology 11,906
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 10,593
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 8,964
Environmental Control Technology 8,690
Electronics Engineering Technology 8,592

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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