by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Technologies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 765 master's degrees in engineering technologies to qualified students.
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The engineering tech master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering technologies students working on their master's degree.
The engineering tech school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering Technologies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in engineering technologies.
It is difficult to beat California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo if you wish to pursue a master's degree in engineering technologies. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Academy of Art University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in engineering technologies. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from Academy of Art University
University of Southern California is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in engineering technologies. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from University of Southern California
Washington State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in engineering technologies. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from Washington State University
Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Pomona.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Fresno State is a very large public university located in the city of Fresno.More information about a master’s in engineering technologies from California State University - Fresno
Explore the best engineering technologies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | 603 |
| Washington | 31 | 36 |
| Oregon | 29 | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 9,294 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2,011 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 1,812 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 1,282 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,169 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 804 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 275 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 152 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 29 |
