2026 Best Ceramic Engineering Schools
Looking for the best Ceramic Engineering programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 6 schools 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 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 6 Ceramic Engineering Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. The median Ceramic Engineering program debt is $23,375. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
You'll be in good company at Missouri University Of Science And Technology, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Rolla, MO. Missouri University Of Science And Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $14,984 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Students borrow a median of $22,655 to complete their Ceramic Engineering program here. See the full Missouri University Of Science And Technology profile
A rank of #3 makes Alfred University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Alfred, NY, Alfred University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $38,138 in tuition and fees. The median Ceramic Engineering program debt is $27,000. Get the full Alfred University report
Colorado School Of Mines came in at #4 on this year's Ceramic Engineering ranking in the United States. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #5 on this year's Ceramic Engineering ranking in the United States. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Clemson University placed #6 among Ceramic Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Clemson University report
Best Ceramic Engineering Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Ceramic Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Ceramic Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 6 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).