2026 Engineering Rankings

Best Colleges for Engineering

Data-driven rankings of 847 colleges excelling in Engineering programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Engineering.
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Top Colleges for Engineering

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#1

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
97 / 100
97
Field Productivity
10.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
99%
99%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 97, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,920 students with in-state tuition of $59,750.

Field productivity stands at 11% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
96.7 / 100
96.7
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
28 programs
100%
Retention
98%
97%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 97, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Field productivity stands at 6% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
96.3 / 100
96.3
Field Productivity
7.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
98%
97%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,946 students with in-state tuition of $10,258.

Field productivity stands at 8% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
96.1 / 100
96.1
Field Productivity
8.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
98%
97%

Northeastern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,159 students with in-state tuition of $62,000.

Field productivity stands at 9% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
96.1 / 100
96.1
Field Productivity
14.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
23 programs
99%
Retention
94%
92%

Stevens Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,842 students with in-state tuition of $58,680.

Field productivity stands at 15% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.9 / 100
95.9
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
98%
97%

Cornell University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.7 / 100
95.7
Field Productivity
17.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
17 programs
96%
Retention
94%
92%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,353 students with in-state tuition of $57,960.

Field productivity stands at 17% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
95.1 / 100
95.1
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
97%
96%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.7 / 100
94.7
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
97%
96%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,279 students with in-state tuition of $64,526.

Field productivity stands at 6% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.5 / 100
94.5
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
95%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
93%
90%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 7% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.5 / 100
94.5
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
98%
97%

Johns Hopkins University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.4 / 100
94.4
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
94%
92%

Texas A & M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Field productivity stands at 5% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.2 / 100
94.2
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
92%
89%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.1 / 100
94.1
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
94%
92%

University of California-San Diego is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 42,376 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 5% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
8.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
Retention
91%
87%

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,007 students with in-state tuition of $15,616.

Field productivity stands at 8% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.8 / 100
93.8
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
98%
97%

Stanford University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,446 students with in-state tuition of $61,731.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Troy, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.8 / 100
93.8
Field Productivity
11.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
89%
83%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,024 students with in-state tuition of $60,360.

Field productivity stands at 11% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.7 / 100
93.7
Field Productivity
11.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
97%
96%

Carnegie Mellon University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 15,596 students with in-state tuition of $62,260.

Field productivity stands at 12% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.6 / 100
93.6
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
94%
92%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 5% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.1 / 100
93.1
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
12 programs
87%
Retention
96%
94%

Duke University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.1 / 100
93.1
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
17 programs
96%
Retention
97%
96%

Northwestern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 23,203 students with in-state tuition of $64,887.

Field productivity stands at 4% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.1 / 100
93.1
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.9 / 100
92.9
Field Productivity
5.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
95%
93%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.7 / 100
92.7
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
96%
94%

University of Maryland-College Park is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.7 / 100
92.7
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
86%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
95%
93%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Golden, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.5 / 100
92.5
Field Productivity
18.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
Retention
93%
90%

Colorado School of Mines is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,599 students with in-state tuition of $18,390.

Field productivity stands at 18% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.4 / 100
92.4
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
96%
94%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 4% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.3 / 100
92.3
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
94%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
93%
90%

Lehigh University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,590 students with in-state tuition of $61,180.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
10.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
12 programs
87%
Retention
98%
97%

California Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,463 students with in-state tuition of $60,816.

Field productivity stands at 11% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Southern California is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,147 students with in-state tuition of $66,640.

Field productivity stands at 4% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
24 programs
100%
Retention
95%
93%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Houghton, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
98%
Program Depth
22 programs
99%
Retention
88%
81%

Michigan Technological University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,313 students with in-state tuition of $19,429.

Field productivity stands at 14% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
85%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
97%
96%

University of California-Los Angeles is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.3 / 100
91.3
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
17 programs
96%
Retention
93%
90%

Clemson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
12 programs
87%
Retention
98%
97%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

Field productivity stands at 4% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
11 programs
84%
Retention
94%
92%

Santa Clara University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,340 students with in-state tuition of $58,587.

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
94%
92%

University of California-Irvine is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 4% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
14 programs
92%
Retention
96%
94%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 16,500 students with in-state tuition of $61,750.

Field productivity stands at 4% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Rolla, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.9 / 100
90.9
Field Productivity
18.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
25 programs
100%
Retention
86%
77%

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,156 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 18% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Annapolis, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.7 / 100
90.7
Field Productivity
8.1% productivity
96%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Naval Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,465 students.

Field productivity stands at 8% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
18 programs
97%
Retention
93%
90%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.5 / 100
90.5
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
93%
90%

Auburn University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90 / 100
90
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
92%
89%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.8 / 100
89.8
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
8 programs
74%
Retention
97%
96%

Princeton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,922 students with in-state tuition of $59,710.

Field productivity stands at 5% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.7 / 100
89.7
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
10 programs
81%
Retention
98%
97%

Rice University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,556 students with in-state tuition of $57,210.

Field productivity stands at 5% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
94%
92%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 4% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
95%
93%

Villanova University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,111 students with in-state tuition of $63,806.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
92%
89%

Case Western Reserve University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 12,266 students with in-state tuition of $64,100.

Field productivity stands at 5% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
7.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
Retention
92%
89%

Purdue University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 7% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Terre Haute, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
14.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
13 programs
90%
Retention
91%
87%

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,250 students with in-state tuition of $52,998.

Field productivity stands at 14% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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