by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 612 master's degrees in general engineering during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The engineering 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general engineering students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general engineering. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Texas A&M University - College Station
Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general engineering. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.
General Engineering master's degree recipients from Arizona State University - Tempe earn a boost of around $14,070 over the average income of general engineering majors.
More information about a master’s in general engineering from Arizona State University - Tempe
University of Houston is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in general engineering. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of Houston
It is hard to beat Texas Tech University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general engineering. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Texas Tech University
Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of Arizona
Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's recipients from the general engineering major at Arizona State University - Skysong earn $14,070 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in general engineering from Arizona State University - Skysong
Located in the city of Edmond, OC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Oklahoma Christian University
Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Texas State University
Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of North Texas
Lamar University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Beaumont.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Lamar University
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General Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 612 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 973 |
| Computer Engineering | 846 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 822 |
| Industrial Engineering | 659 |
| Civil Engineering | 647 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 306 |
| Systems Engineering | 275 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 218 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 197 |
| Chemical Engineering | 181 |
