2023 Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Engineering Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 61,791 engineering students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #4 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the engineering graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found University of Nebraska - Lincoln to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Plains States Region . UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.
Out of the 13 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the # 2 spot on the list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
Out of the 13 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Louis University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
Out of the 13 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the # 5 spot on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Iowa State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Iowa ranked #7 on this year’s Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
Read full report on Engineering at University of Missouri - Columbia
North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.
Full Engineering at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Best Engineering Colleges by State
Explore the best engineering colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 330 |
| Missouri | 1,179 |
| Minnesota | 598 |
| Iowa | 448 |
| North Dakota | 116 |
| Nebraska | 171 |
| South Dakota | 175 |
More Engineering Rankings in the Plains States Region
Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 11,021 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9,007 |
| Civil Engineering | 6,042 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,557 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 4,252 |
| General Engineering | 3,548 |
| Systems Engineering | 3,068 |
| Industrial Engineering | 3,028 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2,662 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 2,375 |
| Other Engineering | 1,820 |
| Materials Engineering | 1,810 |
| Operations Research | 1,191 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 928 |
| Environmental Engineering | 919 |
| Robotics Engineering | 560 |
| Engineering Science | 451 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 437 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 423 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 401 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 332 |
| Construction Engineering | 288 |
| Engineering Physics | 286 |
| Architectural Engineering | 243 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 173 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 167 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 144 |
| Mining Engineering | 132 |
| Ocean Engineering | 112 |
| Textile Engineering | 96 |
| Biological Engineering | 80 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 79 |
| Marine Engineering | 44 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 40 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 21 |
| Ceramic Engineering | 20 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 16 |
| Surveying Engineering | 11 |
| Paper Science & Engineering | 7 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 60,971 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28,851 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15,127 |
| Physical Sciences | 12,705 |
| Engineering Technologies | 7,672 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.
_as_the_ship_operates_in_the_Coral_Sea_on_July_25,_0_130725-N-TG831-011.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.