2026 Best Surveying Engineering Schools
Looking for the best Surveying Engineering programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 23 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Surveying Engineering Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Ferris State University, our #1 Surveying Engineering school in the United States. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Get the full Ferris State University report
You'll be in good company at Michigan Technological University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Michigan Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete their Surveying Engineering program here. See the full Michigan Technological University profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Houston, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Houston is a public school based in Houston, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. University Of Houston Surveying Engineering students take on a median of $21,255 in debt. See the full University Of Houston profile
A rank of #4 makes North Carolina A And T State University one of the top choices in the United States. North Carolina A And T State University is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Typical Surveying Engineering student debt is $29,078. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile
Out of the 23 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Maine landed the #5 spot. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. University Of Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete their Surveying Engineering program here. See the full University Of Maine profile
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public school based in Corpus Christi, TX. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi graduates 40% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Typical Surveying Engineering student debt is $25,508. More on Texas A And M University Corpus Christi
Florida Atlantic University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Florida Atlantic University Surveying Engineering students take on a median of $20,212 in debt. More on Florida Atlantic University
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Nicholls State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. Read the full report on Nicholls State University
Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Thomas Nelson Community College
Fairmont State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Get the full Fairmont State University report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #12 among Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. More on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Northern Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Northern Virginia Community College
Rowan University
Rowan University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Rowan University
Tidewater Community College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Tidewater Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Southwest Virginia Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. More on J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Mountain Empire Community College placed #18 among Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mountain Empire Community College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Paul D Camp Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. See the full Paul D Camp Community College profile
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #21 among Surveying Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus report
Bristol Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. Get the full Bristol Community College report
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Surveying Engineering schools. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre report
Best Surveying Engineering Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Surveying Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Surveying Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 23 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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