by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,710 doctor's degrees in engineering during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The engineering doctor'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.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor'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 doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 students working on their doctor's degree.
The engineering 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering.
Stanford University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Stanford University
It is hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Southern California
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - Berkeley
It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - Davis
Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - Los Angeles
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - San Diego
Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
UC Santa Cruz is a large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - Santa Cruz
Oregon State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Corvallis.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Oregon State University
UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of California - Irvine
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | 1,252 |
| Washington | 27 | 175 |
| Oregon | 27 | 96 |
| Nevada | 25 | 41 |
| Hawaii | 23 | 13 |
| Alaska | 10 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 409 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 276 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 230 |
| Civil Engineering | 193 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 |
| Materials Engineering | 139 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 51 |
| Computer Engineering | 51 |
| Other Engineering | 39 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,427 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,176 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 518 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 334 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 135 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 52 |
| Engineering Technologies | 28 |
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