2023 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,078 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Washington to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for ME students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named University of Washington - Seattle Campus the best value school in Washington for mechanical engineering students working on their master’s degree. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at UW Seattle are $17,754 a year.
UW Seattle also took the #3 spot in our Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Washington rankings.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Seattle University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value mechanical engineering schools in Washington. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Seattle U are $14,310 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Wazzu are $13,740 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Martin’s University is a great value for mechanical engineering students working on their master’s degree. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lacey.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Saint Martin’s are $15,840 a year.
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Request InformationBest Value Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 5,137 |
| Oregon | 646 |
| Nevada | 270 |
| Hawaii | 90 |
| Alaska | 66 |
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Mechanical Engineering Related Majors for ME
One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to ME
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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 Michel Villeneuve.
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