2026 Best Robotics Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Robotics Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 110 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Carnegie Mellon University this year in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Carnegie Mellon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. More on Carnegie Mellon University
The strong Robotics Engineering programs at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete their Robotics Engineering program here. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #3 on this year's Robotics Engineering ranking in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $19,137. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
The strong Robotics Engineering programs at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $24,323 in debt. More on Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
Colorado School Of Mines came in at #5 on this year's Robotics Engineering ranking in the United States. Located in Golden, CO, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,914, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,521 in student loans. More on Colorado School Of Mines
Oakland University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Get the full Oakland University report
Michigan Technological University placed #7 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Michigan Technological University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. The median Robotics Engineering program debt is $25,800. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Northeastern University Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $25,611 in debt. Get the full Northeastern University report
University Of Delaware landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Typical Robotics Engineering student debt is $24,861. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,462. Stevens Institute Of Technology Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $26,767 in debt. Read more about Stevens Institute Of Technology
Oregon State University placed #11 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. 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
New York University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Get the full New York University report
Arizona State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Arizona State University Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $21,842 in debt. See the full Arizona State University profile
Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Worcester, MA. Worcester Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,765. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $23,530 in debt. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Western New England University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western New England University graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $47,820. Western New England University Robotics Engineering students take on a median of $25,520 in debt. See the full Western New England University profile
Colorado State University Pueblo placed #17 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pueblo, CO. About 40% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,720, compared with $17,944 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,325 in student loans. Read the full report on Colorado State University Pueblo
Kennesaw State University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Kennesaw State University
Central Piedmont Community College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Central Piedmont Community College report
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read the full report on Anne Arundel Community College
Santa Clara University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. See the full Santa Clara University profile
Bluegrass Community And Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. See the full Bluegrass Community And Technical College profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #23 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Lake Michigan College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on Lake Michigan College
Madison Area Technical College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Robotics Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full Blue Ridge Community And Technical College profile
Anderson University Indiana came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Anderson University Indiana
Drexel University placed #28 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Drexel University profile
Schoolcraft College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Schoolcraft College report
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Johnson And Wales University Providence
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile
Lorain County Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. More on Lorain County Community College
University Of Utah ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Utah
University Of South Carolina Upstate came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of South Carolina Upstate report
Delta College
Delta College placed #35 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Delta College profile
Community College Of Beaver County ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. More on Community College Of Beaver County
Dunwoody College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Dunwoody College Of Technology profile
Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management report
Kent State University At Kent came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Nhti Concords Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read the full report on Nhti Concords Community College
Rogue Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Rogue Community College profile
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Middle Tennessee State University
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
Lake Superior State University placed #44 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Lake Superior State University report
Capital Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Capital Community College
Francis Tuttle Technology Center placed #46 among Robotics Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Francis Tuttle Technology Center report
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read more about Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Johnson College
Johnson College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Johnson College report
Letourneau University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Robotics Engineering schools. Read the full report on Letourneau University
Related Robotics Engineering Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Robotics Engineering Schools (All Levels)
- 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 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).