2023 Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 5th in Ohio. In fact, 8,648 were awarded in the state 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.
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 Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Ohio 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 Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Ohio
The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Ohio Schools for a Doctorate in Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Case Western Reserve University the best school in Ohio for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Dayton is a great place for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Ohio. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Ohio. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Akron.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. OHIO Athens is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Athens.
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With a ranking of #7, Wright State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 5,383 |
| Michigan | 8,586 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar to Engineering
| 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 7 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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