2026 Best Engineering Science Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Engineering Science doctoral degree schools in the United States. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, NH. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,019. The median Engineering Science program debt is $17,083. See the full Dartmouth College profile

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You'll be in good company at Harvard University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Harvard University Engineering Science students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read the full report on Harvard University

#3

University Of California San Diego

La Jolla, CA

A rank of #3 makes University Of California San Diego one of the top choices in the United States. Based in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. University Of California San Diego Engineering Science students take on a median of $17,101 in debt. Read more about University Of California San Diego

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #4 on this year's Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete their Engineering Science program here. See the full Texas Tech University profile

#5

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #5 on this year's Engineering Science ranking in the United States. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $21,348. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#6

University Of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University Of Toledo came in at #6 in this year's ranking. University Of Toledo is a public school based in Toledo, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. University Of Toledo Engineering Science students take on a median of $24,923 in debt. Read more about University Of Toledo

#7

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

Washington State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete their Engineering Science program here. See the full Washington State University profile

#8

Ohio University Main Campus

Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a public school based in Athens, OH. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

#9

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University, MS

University Of Mississippi Main Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile

#10

University Of Colorado Denver

Denver, CO

University Of Colorado Denver ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. This public school is set in Denver, CO. University Of Colorado Denver posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver

#12

University Of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

University Of New Orleans came in at #12 in this year's ranking. University Of New Orleans is a public school based in New Orleans, LA. University Of New Orleans graduates 38% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,172, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. Get the full University Of New Orleans report

#13

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete their Engineering Science program here. See the full Idaho State University profile

#13

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

#14

Capital Community College

Capital Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Capital Community College

#15

George Washington University

George Washington University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. See the full George Washington University profile

#16

Passaic County Community College

Passaic County Community College placed #16 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. More on Passaic County Community College

#17

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#18

Washington And Lee University

Washington And Lee University did well this year, earning the #18 position. More on Washington And Lee University

#19

Piedmont College

Piedmont College did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Piedmont College profile

#20

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Tennessee Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Tennessee Wesleyan College

#21

Raritan Valley Community College

Raritan Valley Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Raritan Valley Community College

#22

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

#23

Tufts University

Tufts University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Tufts University

#24

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #24 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report

#25

Yale University

Yale University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Yale University

#26

County College Of Morris

County College Of Morris landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. More on County College Of Morris

#27

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University placed #27 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Sonoma State University

#28

Houston Community College

Houston Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Get the full Houston Community College report

#29

Oregon State University

Oregon State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Oregon State University

#30

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #30 position. More on Southern Methodist University

#31

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Holyoke Community College

#32

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg placed #32 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg report

#33

Cornell College

Cornell College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Cornell College report

#34

Saint Joseph College

Saint Joseph College did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Saint Joseph College profile

#35

University Of Kansas

University Of Kansas came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Kansas report

#36

Vincennes University

Vincennes University placed #36 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Get the full Vincennes University report

#37

Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania

Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania report

#38

Clarkson University

Clarkson University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on Clarkson University

#39

University Of Pittsburgh Bradford

University Of Pittsburgh Bradford came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Bradford profile

#40

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report

#41

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford placed #41 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read more about Miami University Oxford

#42

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#43

Hofstra University

Hofstra University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Hofstra University

#44

Montgomery County Community College

Montgomery County Community College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Montgomery County Community College report

#45

Arizona State University

Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #45 position. More on Arizona State University

#46

Alma College

Alma College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Alma College

#47

Bethany Lutheran College

Bethany Lutheran College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. More on Bethany Lutheran College

#48

Camden County College

Camden County College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Get the full Camden County College report

#49

Niagara County Community College

Niagara County Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Niagara County Community College

#50

Emory And Henry College

Emory And Henry College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Emory And Henry College