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2026 Best Engineering Science Master's Degree Schools

2026 Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best Engineering Science master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 100 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the best Engineering Science school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hanover, NH. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. The median Engineering Science program debt is $17,083. Read the full report on Dartmouth College

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

The strong Engineering Science programs at Harvard University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Get the full Harvard University report

#3

Kettering University

Flint, MI

You'll be in good company at Kettering University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Flint, MI, Kettering University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,425. The median Engineering Science program debt is $28,913. Read more about Kettering University

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #4 on this year's Engineering Science ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. The median Engineering Science program debt is $23,529. More on Carnegie Mellon University

A rank of #5 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Science program debt is $23,742. More on Arizona State University Skysong

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #6 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. 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 average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report

#7

University Of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University Of Notre Dame ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Located 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%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,025. Graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans. Get the full University Of Notre Dame report

The University Of Tennessee placed #8 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Set in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $22,859. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee

New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #9 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Located in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 73%. In-state tuition and fees average $19,974, compared with $37,664 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,755 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete their Engineering Science program here. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#11

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Rohnert Park, CA, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,624, compared with $21,224 for out-of-state students. Sonoma State University Engineering Science students take on a median of $18,031 in debt. See the full Sonoma State University profile

#12

University Of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University Of Toledo ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Set in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. University Of Toledo Engineering Science students take on a median of $24,923 in debt. More on University Of Toledo

University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #13 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in University, MS. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. The median Engineering Science program debt is $22,444. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile

Wright State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, with out-of-state students paying around $20,691. Graduates carry a median of $25,836 in student loans. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report

#15

University Of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

University Of New Orleans placed #15 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in New Orleans, LA. University Of New Orleans posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Science student debt is $23,048. Get the full University Of New Orleans report

George Washington University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. See the full George Washington University profile

University Of California Berkeley ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #18 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile

Arizona State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Arizona State University

Coastal Carolina University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. More on Coastal Carolina University

Principia College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Principia College

Westminster College Utah placed #22 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Get the full Westminster College Utah report

Rutgers University New Brunswick did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

Mercer County Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mercer County Community College report

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

Rest of the Top 50 Best Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:

County College Of Morris placed #26 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read more about County College Of Morris

Montgomery County Community College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Montgomery County Community College

Middlesex County College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Middlesex County College

Southern Methodist University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southern Methodist University

Hudson County Community College did well this year, earning the #30 position. More on Hudson County Community College

University Of Kansas came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Kansas

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

Raritan Valley Community College placed #33 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read more about Raritan Valley Community College

Trinity University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Trinity University

Vincennes University did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Vincennes University

Emory And Henry College placed #36 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. Read more about Emory And Henry College

Valley Forge Military College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Valley Forge Military College

St Marys University did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full St Marys University profile

Sweet Briar College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Sweet Briar College

Cornell College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Cornell College

Northwestern University placed #41 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Northwestern University profile

North Idaho College did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on North Idaho College

Benedictine University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. More on Benedictine University

Holyoke Community College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about Holyoke Community College

Tennessee Wesleyan College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Tennessee Wesleyan College profile

Miami University Oxford ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Science schools. Read more about Miami University Oxford

University Of California San Diego did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full University Of California San Diego profile

Hanover College placed #48 among Engineering Science schools in the United States. See the full Hanover College profile

Providence College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. See the full Providence College profile

Nassau Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Nassau Community College report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published 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.

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