2026 Engineering Rankings

Best Colleges for Engineering

Data-driven rankings of 893 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

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
97.1 / 100
97.1
Field Productivity
11.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
98%
97%

Northeastern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 97, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,553 students with in-state tuition of $62,000 (excl. fees).

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

#2

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
96.8 / 100
96.8
Field Productivity
10.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
13 programs
89%
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 11,886 students with in-state tuition of $59,750 (excl. fees).

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

#3

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
96.5 / 100
96.5
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
29 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 program depth.

The college enrolls 52,855 students with in-state tuition of $17,977 (excl. fees).

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

#4

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
95.9 / 100
95.9
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
95%
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 53,363 students with in-state tuition of $10,258 (excl. fees).

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

#5

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.9 / 100
95.9
Field Productivity
16.6% 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 7,584 students with in-state tuition of $57,960 (excl. fees).

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

#6

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.6 / 100
95.6
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
98%
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 program depth.

The college enrolls 8,469 students with in-state tuition of $58,680 (excl. fees).

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

#7

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.6 / 100
95.6
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
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 26,793 students with in-state tuition of $65,204 (excl. fees).

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

#8

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.4 / 100
95.4
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
98%
97%

Johns Hopkins University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,210 students with in-state tuition of $62,840 (excl. fees).

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

#9

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
95.4 / 100
95.4
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
93%
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 45,882 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#10

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.7 / 100
94.7
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
92%
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 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

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

#11

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.7 / 100
94.7
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
92%
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 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

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

#12

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.7 / 100
94.7
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
95%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
93%
91%

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 38,464 students with in-state tuition of $6,535 (excl. fees).

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

#13

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.4 / 100
94.4
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
11 programs
84%
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 18,625 students with in-state tuition of $61,731 (excl. fees).

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

#14

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.3 / 100
94.3
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
92%
Program Depth
14 programs
91%
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 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,173 students with in-state tuition of $64,526 (excl. fees).

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

#15

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.1 / 100
94.1
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
94%
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 38,857 students with in-state tuition of $12,698 (excl. fees).

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

#16

Troy, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94 / 100
94
Field Productivity
10.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
89%
84%

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 7,040 students with in-state tuition of $60,360 (excl. fees).

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

#17

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
7.1% 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 13,247 students with in-state tuition of $15,616 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 7% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
10.6% productivity
98%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
Retention
97%
96%

Carnegie Mellon University 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 15,888 students with in-state tuition of $62,260 (excl. fees).

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

#19

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.7 / 100
93.7
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
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 44,256 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#20

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.3 / 100
93.3
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 23,856 students with in-state tuition of $64,887 (excl. fees).

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

#21

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.3 / 100
93.3
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
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 56,311 students with in-state tuition of $4,477 (excl. fees).

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

#22

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93 / 100
93
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
94%
92%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 59,238 students with in-state tuition of $14,768 (excl. fees).

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

#23

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.9 / 100
92.9
Field Productivity
3.3% 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 field scale.

The college enrolls 51,044 students with in-state tuition of $9,644 (excl. fees).

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

#24

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.7 / 100
92.7
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
17 programs
96%
Retention
96%
94%

The University of Texas at Austin 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 53,864 students with in-state tuition of $11,678 (excl. fees).

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

#25

Golden, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.7 / 100
92.7
Field Productivity
16.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
93%
91%

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 8,044 students with in-state tuition of $18,390 (excl. fees).

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

#26

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.4 / 100
92.4
Field Productivity
6.1% productivity
94%
Program Depth
15 programs
93%
Retention
93%
91%

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 7,692 students with in-state tuition of $61,180 (excl. fees).

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

#27

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.4 / 100
92.4
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
12 programs
87%
Retention
96%
94%

Duke University 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 17,499 students with in-state tuition of $63,450 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.2 / 100
92.2
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
88%
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 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,725 students with in-state tuition of $9,889 (excl. fees).

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

#29

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.2 / 100
92.2
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
17 programs
96%
Retention
93%
91%

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

The college enrolls 29,077 students with in-state tuition of $14,038 (excl. fees).

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

#30

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.2 / 100
92.2
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
25 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 56,997 students with in-state tuition of $11,524 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Annapolis, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.1 / 100
92.1
Field Productivity
10.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
10 programs
82%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Naval Academy 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 4,474 students.

Field productivity stands at 10% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
92%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
95%
93%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,069 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#33

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
23 programs
99%
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 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 46,566 students with in-state tuition of $66,640 (excl. fees).

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

#34

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
10.1% 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 2,430 students with in-state tuition of $60,816 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 10% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
86%
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 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,335 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#36

St. Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.8 / 100
91.8
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
14 programs
91%
Retention
96%
94%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 16,357 students with in-state tuition of $61,750 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.7 / 100
91.7
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
89%
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 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,042 students with in-state tuition of $62,186 (excl. fees).

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

#38

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.5 / 100
91.5
Field Productivity
5.5% 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 92, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,728 students with in-state tuition of $58,587 (excl. fees).

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

#39

Houghton, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
13.0% 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 7,403 students with in-state tuition of $19,429 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 13% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Rolla, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.3 / 100
91.3
Field Productivity
17.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
26 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 7,154 students with in-state tuition of $13,008 (excl. fees).

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

#41

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
93%
91%

Auburn University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,145 students with in-state tuition of $10,704 (excl. fees).

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

#42

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.8 / 100
90.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
18 programs
96%
Retention
93%
91%

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

The college enrolls 40,065 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#43

USAF Academy, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.7 / 100
90.7
Field Productivity
8.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
8 programs
75%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Air Force Academy 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 4,114 students.

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

#44

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
90%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
Retention
95%
93%

Villanova 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 10,041 students with in-state tuition of $63,806 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
11 programs
84%
Retention
98%
97%

Rice 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 8,961 students with in-state tuition of $57,210 (excl. fees).

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

#46

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.4 / 100
90.4
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
13 programs
89%
Retention
94%
92%

University of California-Irvine is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,297 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#47

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.2 / 100
90.2
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
8 programs
75%
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 9,137 students with in-state tuition of $59,710 (excl. fees).

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

#48

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.2 / 100
90.2
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
95%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
92%
89%

Purdue University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 58,658 students with in-state tuition of $9,718 (excl. fees).

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

#49

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.1 / 100
90.1
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
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 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 50,737 students with in-state tuition of $19,672 (excl. fees).

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

#50

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90 / 100
90
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
16 programs
94%
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 61,443 students with in-state tuition of $11,826 (excl. fees).

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

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