2023 Best Value General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Engineering Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general engineering was ranked #80 in the country. In fact 11,796 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for engineering students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Check out the engineering master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Best Rocky Mountains Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in General Engineering
Our analysis found Montana Technological University to be the best value school for general engineering students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Montana Tech is a small public school located in the remote town of Butte.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Montana Tech are $19,429 per year.
Montana Tech also took the #2 spot in our Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region rankings.
Read full report on General Engineering at Montana Technological University
Out of the 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the # 2 spot on the list. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boulder.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at CU - Boulder are $33,953 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CU - Boulder also is in the top 15% of our Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Read full report on General Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UCCS are $25,584 a year.
Full General Engineering at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Colorado State are $29,043 a year.
Colorado State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Full General Engineering at Colorado State University - Fort Collins Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CU Anschutz is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denver.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CU Anschutz are $24,342 per year.
Montana State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. MSU Bozeman is a large public school located in the remote town of Bozeman.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MSU Bozeman are $22,391 a year.
Read full report on General Engineering at Montana State University
Colorado School of Mines came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Mines graduate students pay an average of $40,844 in tuition and fees each year.
Mines did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Read full report on General Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general engineering students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. DU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
DU graduate students pay an average of $53,943 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on General Engineering at University of Denver
Best General Engineering Colleges by State
Explore the best general engineering schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 259 |
| Utah | 102 |
| Idaho | 45 |
| Montana | 31 |
| Wyoming | 32 |
More General Engineering Rankings in the Rocky Mountains Region
Majors Related to Engineering
One of 40 majors within the area of study, general engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Engineering
| 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 8 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Rémi Kaupp.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.