2026 Best Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Engineering Technologies master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1569 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Engineering Technologies master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $10,492. Get the full Stanford University report
You'll be in good company at Northwestern University, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $16,616. See the full Northwestern University profile
The strong Engineering Technologies programs at The University Of Findlay earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Findlay, OH. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,164. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $26,000. See the full The University Of Findlay profile
Tufts University came in at #4 on this year's Engineering Technologies ranking 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 average $70,704. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $17,074. Read the full report on Tufts University
A rank of #5 makes Illinois State University one of the top choices in the United States. Illinois State University is a public school based in Normal, IL. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,976 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. More on Illinois State University
Duke University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Duke University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $13,296 in debt. Get the full Duke University report
Kennesaw State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $28,760. Read more about Kennesaw State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,078. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,582. Get the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #9 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $24,758. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Florida came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. University Of Florida Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $14,738 in debt. Read more about University Of Florida
Purdue University Main Campus placed #11 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $21,115 in student loans. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Clemson University placed #12 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $25,000. Read more about Clemson University
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus placed #13 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Angola, IN, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,176. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Texas A And M University College Station placed #14 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,830. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Illinois Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $52,202 in tuition and fees. Illinois Institute Of Technology Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $26,774 in debt. Get the full Illinois Institute Of Technology report
University Of Wisconsin Stout did well this year, earning the #16 position. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public school based in Menomonie, WI. University Of Wisconsin Stout graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,600. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stout profile
Michigan State University placed #17 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. About 81% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Michigan State University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $23,851 in debt. Read more about Michigan State University
Washington State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $28,550. Read the full report on Washington State University
University Of Dayton came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Graduates carry a median of $26,588 in student loans. Get the full University Of Dayton report
Southern Methodist University placed #20 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $20,712. Read more about Southern Methodist University
George Washington University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $22,910. Read the full report on George Washington University
California State University Northridge did well this year, earning the #22 position. California State University Northridge is a public school based in Northridge, CA. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. Graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Get the full California State University Northridge report
Clarkson University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Potsdam, NY. Clarkson University graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,398. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $27,000. See the full Clarkson University profile
Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #24 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Graduates carry a median of $29,976 in student loans. See the full Rochester Institute Of Technology profile
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $34,786. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Engineering Technologies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Wayne State University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $33,351. Read more about Wayne State University
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Ames, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,236. More on Iowa State University
University Of Kansas placed #28 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. University Of Kansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. University Of Kansas Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $23,608 in debt. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Arizona State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $30,515. Get the full Arizona State University report
University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. This public school is set in Dearborn, MI. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full University Of Michigan Dearborn profile
Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Rolla, MO, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Missouri University Of Science And Technology
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #32 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $24,964. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Temple University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Temple University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $30,150 in debt. See the full Temple University profile
Massachusetts Maritime Academy did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Buzzards Bay, MA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution. Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,420 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,722. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,884. More on Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Colorado State University Fort Collins Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Northern Iowa landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $23,213. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
University Of Arizona placed #38 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,777 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. See the full University Of Arizona profile
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #39 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pomona, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $7,781 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. Students borrow a median of $19,416 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Get the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona report
Pittsburg State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Located in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Graduates carry a median of $23,080 in student loans. Read more about Pittsburg State University
Oakland University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Set in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,972. Get the full Oakland University report
Central Washington University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Central Washington University is a public school based in Ellensburg, WA. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,417, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $24,107. Get the full Central Washington University report
Colorado School Of Mines placed #43 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Colorado School Of Mines is a public school based in Golden, CO. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,914, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Colorado School Of Mines Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $24,521 in debt. Get the full Colorado School Of Mines report
Western Illinois University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Macomb, IL, Western Illinois University is a public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,572. Western Illinois University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $32,373 in debt. Get the full Western Illinois University report
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Set in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Students from in state pay about $45,900 in tuition and fees. Florida Institute Of Technology Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $32,114 in debt. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology
Northern Illinois University placed #46 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Students borrow a median of $27,274 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. More on Northern Illinois University
New England Institute Of Technology placed #47 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in East Greenwich, RI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,275. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $22,178. Read more about New England Institute Of Technology
Wichita State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in Wichita, KS, Wichita State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,875. More on Wichita State University
New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #49 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Located in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,974, with out-of-state students paying around $37,664. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Central Michigan University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Central Michigan University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $29,040 in debt. More on Central Michigan University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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