by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Materials Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 45 master's degrees in materials engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of materials engineering for getting your master's degree school matters. 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 materials 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 Materials Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in materials engineering.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in materials engineering. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in materials engineering from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in materials engineering. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in materials engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in materials engineering. SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.More information about a master’s in materials engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Explore the best materials engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 17 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 8 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 6 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Materials Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Materials Engineering | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 281 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 276 |
| Civil Engineering | 211 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 209 |
| Industrial Engineering | 137 |
| Computer Engineering | 109 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 87 |
| General Engineering | 85 |
| Chemical Engineering | 85 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 67 |