2023 Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree School for You
Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 8,586 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
Check out the engineering doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Michigan Schools for a Doctorate in Engineering
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Michigan. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.
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Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Dearborn is a great place for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn.
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Wayne State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 5,383 |
| Ohio | 8,648 |
| Illinois | 6,581 |
| Wisconsin | 3,396 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering
Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
| General Engineering | 11,796 |
| Industrial Engineering | 9,072 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 8,001 |
| Systems Engineering | 3,904 |
| Materials Engineering | 3,415 |
| Other Engineering | 2,760 |
| Environmental Engineering | 2,759 |
| Operations Research | 1,698 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1,472 |
| Engineering Science | 1,454 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 1,378 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 1,256 |
| Robotics Engineering | 1,243 |
| Architectural Engineering | 1,012 |
| Engineering Physics | 994 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 947 |
| Construction Engineering | 878 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 864 |
| Marine Engineering | 445 |
| Biological Engineering | 410 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 360 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 325 |
| Mining Engineering | 314 |
| Textile Engineering | 310 |
| Ocean Engineering | 285 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 272 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 179 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 138 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 109 |
| Ceramic Engineering | 94 |
| Surveying Engineering | 73 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 45 |
| Forest Engineering | 41 |
| Paper Science & Engineering | 27 |
| Engineering Chemistry | 13 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.
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