2026 Best General Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year in the United States. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. About 97% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Duke University General Engineering students take on a median of $13,296 in debt. See the full Duke University profile

#2

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top choices in the United States. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station General Engineering students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#3

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #3 on this year's General Engineering ranking in the United States. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. The median General Engineering program debt is $22,386. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report

#4

University Of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD

You'll be in good company at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #4 this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering student debt is $20,836. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park

#5

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The median General Engineering program debt is $21,275. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile

#6

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. The median General Engineering program debt is $25,800. Get the full Michigan Technological University report

#7

Colorado School Of Mines

Golden, CO

Colorado School Of Mines did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Golden, CO, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,914, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. Graduates carry a median of $24,521 in student loans. Read more about Colorado School Of Mines

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #8 among General Engineering schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete their General Engineering program here. Read the full report on Villanova University

#9

University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. University Of Iowa General Engineering students take on a median of $24,463 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Iowa

#10

South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology

Rapid City, SD

South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Rapid City, SD, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,500, compared with $14,900 for out-of-state students. The median General Engineering program debt is $26,668. Get the full South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology report

#11

Ohio University Main Campus

Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #11 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, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. The median General Engineering program debt is $24,546. More on Ohio University Main Campus

#12

University Of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. University Of Utah posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. University Of Utah General Engineering students take on a median of $20,798 in debt. Read more about University Of Utah

#13

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. More on Wayne State University

#14

Minnesota State University Mankato

Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato General Engineering students take on a median of $27,627 in debt. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile

#15

Canisius College

Canisius College placed #15 among General Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Canisius College

#16

Great Bay Community College

Great Bay Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Great Bay Community College report

#17

Hanover College

Hanover College placed #17 among General Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about Hanover College

#18

University Of Detroit Mercy

University Of Detroit Mercy ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Detroit Mercy

#19

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

#20

Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Central Virginia Community College

#21

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Durham Technical Community College

#22

Evangel University

Evangel University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Evangel University

#23

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. See the full Oral Roberts University profile

#24

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Scottsdale Community College

#25

Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. See the full Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome profile

#26

University Of Southern Indiana

University Of Southern Indiana came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Southern Indiana profile

#27

Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Cabrillo College profile

#28

Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College placed #28 among General Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Red Rocks Community College profile

#29

California Institute Of Technology

California Institute Of Technology placed #29 among General Engineering schools in the United States. See the full California Institute Of Technology profile

#30

City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College

City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. See the full City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College profile

#31

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus placed #31 among General Engineering schools in the United States. More on Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus

#32

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gordon Cooper Technology Center ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. Get the full Gordon Cooper Technology Center report

#33

Ohlone Community College

Ohlone Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. See the full Ohlone Community College profile

#34

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

#35

Union County College

Union County College placed #35 among General Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Union County College profile

#36

Henderson State University

Henderson State University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Henderson State University

#37

Northeast Community College

Northeast Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. More on Northeast Community College

#38

College Of The Mainland

College Of The Mainland did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full College Of The Mainland profile

#39

Mohave Community College

Mohave Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Mohave Community College report

#40

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Salt Lake Community College

#41

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of California Berkeley

#42

Arizona Western College

Arizona Western College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. Get the full Arizona Western College report

#43

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

#44

San Jose State University

San Jose State University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full San Jose State University profile

#45

Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Tidewater Community College

#46

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on University Of California Los Angeles

#47

West Virginia State University

West Virginia State University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering schools. More on West Virginia State University

#48

Auburn University

Auburn University did well this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Auburn University profile

#49

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore City Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Baltimore City Community College

#50

Doane College Crete

Doane College Crete landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Doane College Crete