2026 Best Engineering Technologies Schools
Looking for the best Engineering Technologies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1569 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Engineering Technologies Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Engineering Technologies programs schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $10,492. More on Stanford University
The strong Engineering Technologies programs at Northwestern University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read the full report on Northwestern University
The strong Engineering Technologies programs at Tufts University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Tufts University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $17,074 in debt. See the full Tufts University profile
Out of the 1569 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #4 spot. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Troy, NY. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,078. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $23,582. See the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute profile
You'll be in good company at The University Of Findlay, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $41,164 in tuition and fees. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $26,000. Get the full The University Of Findlay report
California Maritime Academy did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Vallejo, CA, California Maritime Academy is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,559, while out-of-state students pay about $22,159. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $25,403. More on California Maritime Academy
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #7 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $15,937 in student loans. More on Brigham Young University Idaho
California Institute Of Arts And Technology placed #8 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in National City, CA, California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,270 in tuition and fees. California Institute Of Arts And Technology Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $21,696 in debt. Get the full California Institute Of Arts And Technology report
Waldorf College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Forest City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,978. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,973. Read the full report on Waldorf College
Columbia Southern University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. Students borrow a median of $20,517 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full Columbia Southern University profile
Northwest Louisiana Technical College did well this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Minden, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,109. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Grantham University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. Grantham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 17%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,520. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $27,462. Read the full report on Grantham University
Duke University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,758. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $13,296. Get the full Duke University report
Alpena Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Alpena, MI, Alpena Community College is a public institution. Alpena Community College posts a six-year graduation rate of 100%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,840, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $10,000. Get the full Alpena Community College report
Bismarck State College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Bismarck State College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $12,485 in debt. More on Bismarck State College
Miami University Hamilton ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,012, with out-of-state students paying around $18,811. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,325. Read the full report on Miami University Hamilton
Texas A And M University College Station placed #18 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in College Station, TX. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,830. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $21,115. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Illinois State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Students borrow a median of $20,976 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full Illinois State University profile
Michigan State University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $23,851. Read more about Michigan State University
Excelsior College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $19,701. More on Excelsior College
Clemson University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,000. More on Clemson University
University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #24 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public school based in Menomonie, WI. University Of Wisconsin Stout graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Students borrow a median of $26,600 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stout profile
Washington State University placed #25 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $28,550. Read more about Washington State University
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Angola, IN, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,176. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Ranken Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. About 31% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,008. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $14,493. Get the full Ranken Technical College report
University Of Florida ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full University Of Florida profile
Bemidji State University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Bemidji State University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $30,982 in debt. More on Bemidji State University
Panola College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,352 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. More on Panola College
Illinois Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,202. Graduates carry a median of $26,774 in student loans. Read the full report on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Danville Community College placed #32 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Danville, VA, Danville Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,430. Graduates carry a median of $7,999 in student loans. More on Danville Community College
George Washington University placed #33 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. George Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on George Washington University
Iowa State University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $25,236 in student loans. More on Iowa State University
Clarkson University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Potsdam, NY, Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Clarkson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $59,398. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $27,000. Get the full Clarkson University report
California State University Northridge came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Based in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, while out-of-state students pay about $20,058. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $16,202. More on California State University Northridge
New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #37 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Newark, NJ. About 73% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $19,974 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. New Jersey Institute Of Technology Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $24,000 in debt. Read more about New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Kennesaw State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $28,760. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Southern Methodist University
California State University Long Beach ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $17,866. See the full California State University Long Beach profile
Miami University Middletown placed #41 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. Miami University Middletown posts a six-year graduation rate of 30%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,012, while out-of-state students pay about $18,811. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,325. Read more about Miami University Middletown
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,000. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Based in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Students borrow a median of $34,786 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $24,964. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Sowela Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Sowela Technical Community College is a public school based in Lake Charles, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,305. Sowela Technical Community College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $7,850 in debt. See the full Sowela Technical Community College profile
University Of Dayton ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,140. University Of Dayton Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $26,588 in debt. More on University Of Dayton
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,517 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,044. Students borrow a median of $12,924 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Dunwoody College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #48 position. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,477. Students borrow a median of $18,014 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full Dunwoody College Of Technology profile
Michigan Technological University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Houghton, MI. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $29,260. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school based in Anchorage, AK. University Of Alaska Anchorage posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. University Of Alaska Anchorage Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $20,750 in debt. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
University Of Kansas landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. More on University Of Kansas
Best Engineering Technologies Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Engineering Technologies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Technologies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1569 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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