2026 Best Other Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 149 colleges 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 arm you with the information you need, 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 Other Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Northwestern University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Other Engineering master's degree schools in the United States. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $16,616. See the full Northwestern University profile
Out of the 149 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Students borrow a median of $13,975 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read more about Vanderbilt University
You'll be in good company at Stanford University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Stanford University Other Engineering students take on a median of $7,500 in debt. Read more about Stanford University
The strong Other Engineering programs at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $18,627. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report
The strong Other Engineering programs at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $23,529. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
Washington University In St Louis came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. The median Other Engineering program debt is $17,553. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report
University Of California San Diego ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. Set in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. University Of California San Diego Other Engineering students take on a median of $19,250 in debt. Read more about University Of California San Diego
University Of California Los Angeles placed #8 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. More on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maryland College Park
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. About 88% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
University Of Southern California came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,647. Graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. See the full University Of Southern California profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Other Engineering students take on a median of $22,113 in debt. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
Lawrence Technological University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lawrence Technological University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,760. Lawrence Technological University Other Engineering students take on a median of $27,799 in debt. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #14 in this year's ranking. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Other Engineering students take on a median of $23,393 in debt. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Northeastern University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $66,162. Graduates carry a median of $22,512 in student loans. Read more about Northeastern University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #19 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
University Of Michigan Dearborn placed #20 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Dearborn, MI, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. University Of Michigan Dearborn posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Dearborn
Southern Methodist University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Southern Methodist University Other Engineering students take on a median of $20,712 in debt. Read more about Southern Methodist University
Clemson University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Clemson University Other Engineering students take on a median of $23,783 in debt. More on Clemson University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #23 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $22,337. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Clarkson University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Other Engineering schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Potsdam, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,398. Students borrow a median of $26,566 to complete their Other Engineering program here. More on Clarkson University
Illinois Institute Of Technology came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,202. Illinois Institute Of Technology Other Engineering students take on a median of $26,774 in debt. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Rest of the Top 50 Best Other Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Set in Butte, MT, Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a public institution. Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,289, with out-of-state students paying around $26,094. Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana Other Engineering students take on a median of $23,962 in debt. Read more about Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #27 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete their Other Engineering program here. More on Virginia Commonwealth University
University Of Denver came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Denver, CO, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,398. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $22,534. More on University Of Denver
Old Dominion University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,750, while out-of-state students pay about $33,780. The median Other Engineering program debt is $26,001. See the full Old Dominion University profile
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #30 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $26,162. See the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham profile
University Of Idaho landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read more about University Of Idaho
North Carolina A And T State University placed #32 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $29,078 in student loans. Read the full report on North Carolina A And T State University
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. More on Wayne State University
University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Based in Huntsville, AL, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,132, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. The median Other Engineering program debt is $24,797. Get the full University Of Alabama At Huntsville report
University Of Hartford placed #35 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Set in West Hartford, CT, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,075. Graduates carry a median of $25,648 in student loans. Get the full University Of Hartford report
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #36 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public school based in Las Vegas, NV. University Of Nevada Las Vegas graduates 50% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Students borrow a median of $21,181 to complete their Other Engineering program here. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
University Of Illinois At Chicago placed #37 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. University Of Illinois At Chicago Other Engineering students take on a median of $20,115 in debt. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile
Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #38 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Worcester, MA. Worcester Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $60,765. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $26,259. More on Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Oregon Institute Of Technology landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,260, with out-of-state students paying around $37,196. The median Other Engineering program debt is $27,551. More on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Wright State University Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Wright State University Main Campus Other Engineering students take on a median of $25,836 in debt. More on Wright State University Main Campus
Stony Brook University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Stony Brook, NY. About 76% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read the full report on Stony Brook University
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #42 in this year's ranking. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete their Other Engineering program here. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public school based in Utica, NY. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,625, while out-of-state students pay about $21,215. Graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #44 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lowell, MA. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. The median Other Engineering program debt is $25,574. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Mercer University placed #45 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Macon, GA. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,565. The median Other Engineering program debt is $32,463. Read more about Mercer University
Alabama A And M University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Normal, AL, Alabama A And M University is a public institution. About 24% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,024, compared with $18,634 for out-of-state students. Typical Other Engineering student debt is $31,896. See the full Alabama A And M University profile
Chemeketa Community College placed #47 among Other Engineering schools in the United States. More on Chemeketa Community College
Alfred University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Alfred University
Carson Newman College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Carson Newman College report
Norfolk State University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Norfolk State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 149 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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