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2023 Best Aeronautical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, aerospace and aeronautical engineering was ranked #95 in the country. In fact 8,001 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Aeronautical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for aerospace engineering majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Aeronautical Engineering

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the best school in the Southwest Region for aerospace and aeronautical engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for aerospace and aeronautical engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Arlington is a great place for aerospace and aeronautical engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for aerospace and aeronautical engineering students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best aerospace and aeronautical engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 485
Arizona 278
Oklahoma 182
New Mexico 55

One of 40 majors within the area of study, aerospace and aeronautical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
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