2023 Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Engineering Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 7th in Washington. In fact, 3,545 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Washington Schools for a Master's in Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named University of Washington - Seattle Campus the best school in Washington for engineering students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gonzaga University is a great place for engineering students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the town of Pullman.
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Saint Martin’s University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree engineering programs. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 25,076 |
| Oregon | 2,281 |
| Hawaii | 301 |
| Nevada | 900 |
| Alaska | 178 |
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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 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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