2026 Best Engineering Science Schools
Looking for the best Engineering Science programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 100 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Engineering Science Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 Engineering Science school in the United States. Located in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,019. Dartmouth College Engineering Science students take on a median of $17,083 in debt. Read more about Dartmouth College
The strong Engineering Science programs at Harvard University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Read the full report on Harvard University
Vanderbilt University came in at #3 on this year's Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. The median Engineering Science program debt is $15,000. Read more about Vanderbilt University
A rank of #4 makes Kettering University one of the top choices in the United States. Kettering University is a private not-for-profit school based in Flint, MI. Kettering University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,425. Students borrow a median of $28,913 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Read more about Kettering University
University Of California Berkeley came in at #5 on this year's Engineering Science ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Engineering Science students take on a median of $14,238 in debt. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $12,161 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. The median Engineering Science program debt is $19,273. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
Carnegie Mellon University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. More on Carnegie Mellon University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Engineering Science students take on a median of $19,137 in debt. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
The College Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. The College Of New Jersey Engineering Science students take on a median of $24,429 in debt. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
Arizona State University Skysong placed #10 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $23,742. More on Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Rochester did well this year, earning the #11 position. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. The median Engineering Science program debt is $21,517. Get the full University Of Rochester report
University Of California San Diego placed #12 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. The median Engineering Science program debt is $17,101. Read more about University Of California San Diego
Texas Tech University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $24,271. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
University Of Notre Dame landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. The median Engineering Science program debt is $19,891. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Smith College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Smith College is a private not-for-profit school based in Northampton, MA. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,178. Students borrow a median of $18,941 to complete their Engineering Science program here. See the full Smith College profile
The University Of Tennessee placed #16 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. The median Engineering Science program debt is $22,859. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Engineering Science students take on a median of $21,348 in debt. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. The median Engineering Science program debt is $24,250. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Dordt College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Located in Sioux Center, IA, Dordt College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,050. The median Engineering Science program debt is $21,812. Read the full report on Dordt College
Washington State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. Read more about Washington State University
New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #21 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Based in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates 73% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, compared with $37,664 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Science program debt is $24,755. Read more about New Jersey Institute Of Technology
University Of Toledo landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Located in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Toledo
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Based in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. The median Engineering Science program debt is $24,546. Read the full report on Ohio University Main Campus
Sonoma State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Rohnert Park, CA, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,624, while out-of-state students pay about $21,224. The median Engineering Science program debt is $18,031. Read the full report on Sonoma State University
University Of Colorado Denver did well this year, earning the #25 position. This public school is set in Denver, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. The median Engineering Science program debt is $26,582. More on University Of Colorado Denver
Rest of the Top 50 Best Engineering Science Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Based in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete their Engineering Science program here. More on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $13,250. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #28 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. The median Engineering Science program debt is $22,843. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Wright State University Main Campus ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Located in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report
Wartburg College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Waverly, IA, Wartburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wartburg College posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,250. Graduates carry a median of $26,793 in student loans. Read the full report on Wartburg College
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. University Of New Mexico Main Campus Engineering Science students take on a median of $19,738 in debt. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of New Orleans came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. Get the full University Of New Orleans report
Hofstra University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hempstead, NY. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,660. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $27,000. Get the full Hofstra University report
Idaho State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. The median Engineering Science program debt is $24,640. See the full Idaho State University profile
California State University Bakersfield placed #36 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bakersfield, CA. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,087 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,687. Read more about California State University Bakersfield
Hanover College
Hanover College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Hanover College
Raritan Valley Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Raritan Valley Community College
Rockland Community College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Rockland Community College
Wheeling Jesuit University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Wheeling Jesuit University
Houston Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. See the full Houston Community College profile
Cornell College
Cornell College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Cornell College
George Washington University placed #42 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. More on George Washington University
Millikin University placed #43 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Millikin University
Tufts University
Tufts University did well this year, earning the #44 position. More on Tufts University
Vincennes University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. More on Vincennes University
Hudson County Community College placed #46 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Hudson County Community College profile
Valley Forge Military College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Valley Forge Military College
Camden County College placed #48 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Camden County College profile
Carthage College
Carthage College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Carthage College report
Passaic County Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Passaic County Community College profile
Best Engineering Science Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Engineering Science Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Engineering Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Engineering Science Doctoral Degree Schools
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 100 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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