2026 Best Robotics Engineering Schools
Looking for the best Robotics Engineering programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 110 institutions 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Robotics Engineering Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best Robotics Engineering school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $23,529. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University
The strong Robotics Engineering programs at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,058, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. Get the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus report
You'll be in good company at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #3 this year. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
The strong Robotics Engineering programs at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
A rank of #5 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Lawrence Technological University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lawrence Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,760. The median Robotics Engineering program debt is $27,799. More on Lawrence Technological University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #7 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Worcester, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,765. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute report
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public school based in Lancaster, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $9,050. Graduates carry a median of $9,750 in student loans. Read the full report on Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Colorado School Of Mines did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Golden, CO, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Students from in state pay about $21,914 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $45,824. The median Robotics Engineering program debt is $24,521. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines
Oakland University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. Oakland University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. More on Oakland University
Michigan Technological University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Michigan Technological University is a public school based in Houghton, MI. Michigan Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $25,800. Read more about Michigan Technological University
University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dearborn, MI. University Of Michigan Dearborn posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $26,516. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn
Northeastern University placed #13 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $66,162. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $25,611. More on Northeastern University
University Of Toledo ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Located in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Graduates carry a median of $24,923 in student loans. More on University Of Toledo
University Of Delaware came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. More on University Of Delaware
Oregon State University placed #16 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. Read the full report on Oregon State University
Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hoboken, NJ. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates 87% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,462. Graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. More on Stevens Institute Of Technology
New York University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $21,897. See the full New York University profile
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $21,842. Get the full Arizona State University report
Lake Superior State University placed #20 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Lake Superior State University is a public school based in Sault Ste Marie, MI. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,890. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $22,429. See the full Lake Superior State University profile
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,266 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,574. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. Read more about Middle Tennessee State University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $23,530. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
Utah Valley University placed #23 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Read more about Utah Valley University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Set in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,092. Graduates carry a median of $23,917 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Western New England University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,820. The median Robotics Engineering program debt is $25,520. Read the full report on Western New England University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Robotics Engineering Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Kennesaw State University placed #26 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $30,768 in student loans. Get the full Kennesaw State University report
Colorado State University Pueblo landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Pueblo, CO. Colorado State University Pueblo posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,720, compared with $17,944 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,325 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. More on Colorado State University Pueblo
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #28 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,093 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. Get the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock report
Letourneau University placed #29 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit school based in Longview, TX. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,160. Graduates carry a median of $32,086 in student loans. Read more about Letourneau University
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #30 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,982. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $26,350. See the full Johnson And Wales University Providence profile
Kent State University At Kent came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. More on Kent State University At Kent
Muskegon Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Muskegon Community College
Community College Of Beaver County placed #33 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Community College Of Beaver County report
University Of Missouri Columbia did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #35 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about University Of South Carolina Upstate
Lake Michigan College did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Lake Michigan College
Nhti Concords Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Nhti Concords Community College profile
Boston University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full Boston University profile
Pennsylvania Western University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Ocean County College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ocean County College
Umpqua Community College placed #42 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Umpqua Community College profile
South Carolina State University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full South Carolina State University report
University Of Detroit Mercy did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full University Of Detroit Mercy report
Messiah College
Messiah College did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Messiah College profile
Suny College Of Technology At Canton came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on Suny College Of Technology At Canton
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #47 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
Black River Technical College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on Black River Technical College
Odessa College
Odessa College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Odessa College
Rogue Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on Rogue Community College
Best Robotics Engineering Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Robotics Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Robotics Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 110 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).