by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,007 master's degrees in engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of 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 engineering students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a a master's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in engineering. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from Washington University in St Louis
Iowa State University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in engineering. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from Iowa State University
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in engineering. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Missouri - Columbia is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in engineering. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Missouri - Columbia
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Iowa
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Rolla.More information about a master’s in engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in engineering from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in engineering from University of North Dakota
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 729 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 415 |
| Kansas | 30 | 191 |
| Iowa | 29 | 282 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 119 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 77 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 122 |
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,135 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 843 |
| Engineering Technologies | 581 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 518 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 434 |
| Physical Sciences | 371 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 213 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 134 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 17 |
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