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2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

14 Ranked Colleges
247 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 9,411 people earned their degree in general engineering, making the major the 83rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 557 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 247 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in general engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fresno. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Fresno State also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at Fresno State

#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 44 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree engineering students whose families make more than $110k list, UCLA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

Read more about General Engineering at University of California - Los Angeles

#3

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Jose State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree engineering students whose families make more than $110k list, San Jose State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790.

Read full report on General Engineering at San Jose State

#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oregon Institute of Technology. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k. Oregon Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OIT also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at OIT are $23,379, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #5 spot on the list. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

CSULB also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at CSULB

#11 in overall quality

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Pomona, California, and it awarded 4 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree engineering students whose families make more than $110k list, Cal Poly Pomona has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona are $18,377.

Read more about General Engineering at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UCR is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 50 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at UCR

#4 in overall quality

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in San Luis Obispo, California, and it awarded 16 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo are $21,009, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, San Francisco State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school awarded 29 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

SFSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at San Francisco State University

#3 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

UC Irvine also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Irvine General Engineering Report

#11

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#1 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347.

Read full report on General Engineering at University of California - Berkeley

#12

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Washington State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 1 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wazzu General Engineering Report

#13

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#7 in overall quality

University of the Pacific came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of the Pacific is located in Stockton, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at Pacific

#14

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

University of Portland came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Portland also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Portland are $23,868, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Portland General Engineering Report

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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.

Credits

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