by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,428 doctor's degrees in engineering to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of engineering for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality engineering program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Southwest Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Rice University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Rice University
Texas A&M University - College Station is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in engineering. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in engineering from The University of Texas at Austin
Arizona State University - Tempe is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Texas Tech University
UT Dallas is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richardson.More information about a doctorate in engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas
University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
UH is a very large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Houston
UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington.More information about a doctorate in engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington
UTEP is a very large public university located in the city of El Paso.More information about a doctorate in engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso
Explore the best engineering schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | 1,012 |
| Arizona | 28 | 217 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 83 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 63 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 235 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 219 |
| Civil Engineering | 145 |
| Chemical Engineering | 134 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 119 |
| Materials Engineering | 106 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 77 |
| General Engineering | 67 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 66 |
| Computer Engineering | 52 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 807 |
| Physical Sciences | 685 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 460 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 209 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 61 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 37 |
| Engineering Technologies | 14 |
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