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2026 Most Popular Engineering Science Schools

There are 100 colleges that offer a degree in Engineering Science. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

Finding the Best Engineering Science School for You

With all the Engineering Science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 100 schools in the United States offering Engineering Science programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

Check out the Engineering Science programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

The most popular school in the United States for Engineering Science students is Harvard University. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. This school awarded 182 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $92,518. Full Engineering Science at Harvard University Report

#2

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in Hanover, NH, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 130 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,361. Read full report on Engineering Science at Dartmouth College

Connecticut State Community College landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in New Britain, CT, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,303. Full Engineering Science at Connecticut State Community College Report

Houston Community College landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Houston Community College is a public school located in Houston, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,320. Read full report on Engineering Science at Houston Community College

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in Notre Dame, IN, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,362. Full Engineering Science at University of Notre Dame Report

#6

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public school located in New Brunswick, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $52,303. Read full report on Engineering Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public school located in University Park, PA. This school awarded 44 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,468. Full Engineering Science at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Report

#8

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Vanderbilt University is a private nonprofit school located in Nashville, TN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $68,884. Read full report on Engineering Science at Vanderbilt University

#9

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

Trinity University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Trinity University is a private nonprofit school located in San Antonio, TX. This school awarded 40 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,161. Read full report on Engineering Science at Trinity University

#10

Smith College

Northampton, MA

Smith College landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in Northampton, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 39 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,340. Read More…

#11

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

University of Toledo landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in Toledo, OH, this is a public institution. This school awarded 35 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,884. Full Engineering Science at University of Toledo Report

#12

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. University of Mississippi is a public school located in University, MS. This school awarded 32 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,857. Full Engineering Science at University of Mississippi Report

Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Located in Dayton, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,640. Full Engineering Science at Wright State University-Main Campus Report

#14

Kettering University

Flint, MI

Kettering University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Located in Flint, MI, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $80,708. Read full report on Engineering Science at Kettering University

Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. This school awarded 25 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Read full report on Engineering Science at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Hudson County Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Hudson County Community College is a public school located in Jersey City, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,176. Read More…

#17

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Yale University is a private nonprofit school located in New Haven, CT. This school awarded 24 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $64,379. Read More…

#18

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ

Middlesex College comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Located in Edison, NJ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,603. Read More…

University of California-Berkeley comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. University of California-Berkeley is a public school located in Berkeley, CA. This school awarded 23 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,445. Read More…

#20

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. University of New Orleans is a public school located in New Orleans, LA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,311. Full Engineering Science at University of New Orleans Report

#21

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Bristol Community College comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Bristol Community College is a public school located in Fall River, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,168. Full Engineering Science at Bristol Community College Report

Raritan Valley Community College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Located in Branchburg, NJ, this is a public institution. This school awarded 21 degrees in Engineering Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,443. Read More…

University of California-San Diego comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. University of California-San Diego is a public school located in La Jolla, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,612. Read full report on Engineering Science at University of California-San Diego

#24

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ

Mercer County Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking. Mercer County Community College is a public school located in West Windsor, NJ. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,650. Read full report on Engineering Science at Mercer County Community College

#25

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Engineering Science majors. Located in Vincennes, IN, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Engineering Science from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,775. Read full report on Engineering Science at Vincennes University

#28

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA
#29

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA
#31

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ
#32

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA
#37

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, MA
#44

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN
#45

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ
#46

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID
#50

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.

Rank College Location
51 North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, ID
52 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
53 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
54 Valley Forge Military College Wayne, PA
55 Alma College Alma, MI
56 California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
57 Clarkson University Potsdam, NY
58 Goucher College Baltimore, MD
59 Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA
60 Roanoke College Salem, VA
61 St. Mary’s University San Antonio, TX
62 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
63 Wheeling University Wheeling, WV
64 Dordt University Sioux Center, IA
65 Hanover College Hanover, IN
66 Nassau Community College Garden City, NY
67 Providence College Providence, RI
68 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
69 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN
70 Washington State University Pullman, WA
71 Bethel University Saint Paul, MN
72 Carthage College Kenosha, WI
73 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO
74 Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA
75 Emory & Henry University Emory, VA
76 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
77 Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA
78 Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE
79 Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
80 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
81 Principia College Elsah, IL
82 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV
83 Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN
84 Tufts University Medford, MA
85 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
86 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ
87 Carroll College Helena, MT
88 Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH
89 Millikin University Decatur, IL
90 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
91 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
92 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA
93 Piedmont University Demorest, GA
94 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
95 Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA
96 Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX
97 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
98 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
99 University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT
100 Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT

Engineering Science by Region

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More Engineering Science Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Engineering Science Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Engineering Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering Science 1,348
Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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