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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

17 Ranked Colleges
281 Degrees Awarded
$23,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,489 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 281 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region master’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 44 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school situated in Rolla, Missouri. It awarded 20 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri University of Science and Technology also took the #4 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 10 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at North Dakota State University

#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UND Electrical Engineering Report

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 73 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Electrical Engineering Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 7 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, Mizzou has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Missouri - Columbia

#7 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNL is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 6 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

#8

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#10 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 9 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at South Dakota State University

#12 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. UMN Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UMN Duluth also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Duluth are $28,606, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Minnesota - Duluth

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 14 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kansas State University Electrical Engineering Report

#11

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

St. Cloud State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University are $12,904, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Saint Cloud State University

#15 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Minnesota State Mankato, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#13

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 46 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Electrical Engineering Report

#14

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

Wichita State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 10 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

WSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WSU Electrical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. SD Mines is a small school located in Rapid City, South Dakota that handed out 5 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SD Mines, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SD Mines are $19,250, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Electrical Engineering Report

#16

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

KU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Kansas

#17

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 17 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, UST MN has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of St Thomas Minnesota are $24,814.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at UST MN

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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