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2026 Best General Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best General Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 277 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree 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 25 General Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Tufts University, our #1 General Engineering Technology school in the United States. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $17,074. More on Tufts University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's General Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Kennesaw State University came in at #3 on this year's General Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More on Kennesaw State University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #4 on this year's General Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $20,031. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
You'll be in good company at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Wayne State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. Wayne State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. The median General Engineering Technology program debt is $26,689. See the full Wayne State University profile
Drexel University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,412. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Drexel University report
University Of Central Missouri ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. University Of Central Missouri is a public school based in Warrensburg, MO. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $26,000. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
Pittsburg State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Pittsburg State University General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,669 in debt. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Central Washington University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,417, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $21,988. See the full Central Washington University profile
Eastern Michigan University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Eastern Michigan University is a public school based in Ypsilanti, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile
University Of North Texas landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. University Of North Texas General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,817 in debt. See the full University Of North Texas profile
University Of Houston landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Get the full University Of Houston report
East Tennessee State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Johnson City, TN, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. East Tennessee State University graduates 53% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,216, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on East Tennessee State University
University Of Memphis did well this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Memphis, TN, University Of Memphis is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. The median General Engineering Technology program debt is $27,600. More on University Of Memphis
Central Connecticut State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Based in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $24,340. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Kent State University At Kent came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Kent State University At Kent posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Mid Michigan Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Mid Michigan Community College
Santa Ana College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Santa Ana College
Ohlone Community College placed #20 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Ohlone Community College
Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on Ohio University Main Campus
University Of Maine placed #22 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Maine report
Lake Sumter Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lake Sumter Community College
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Daytona State College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Daytona State College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Florida State College At Jacksonville did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Florida State College At Jacksonville
Lake Superior State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Lake Superior State University profile
Southeastern Louisiana University placed #28 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Southeastern Louisiana University
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Iowa Central Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Iowa Central Community College report
Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #31 position. More on Illinois State University
George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville report
Muskegon Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. More on Muskegon Community College
Murray State College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Murray State College
Ohio University Lancaster Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Ohio University Lancaster Campus
El Camino College Compton Center did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full El Camino College Compton Center profile
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. See the full Kalamazoo Valley Community College profile
Bryan College Dayton did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Bryan College Dayton
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Eastern Florida State College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. More on Eastern Florida State College
City College Of San Francisco landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full City College Of San Francisco profile
Eastern Washington University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University
Northwestern Michigan College placed #43 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Northwestern Michigan College
The University Of West Florida landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. See the full The University Of West Florida profile
Tri County Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Tri County Technical College report
Pasco Hernando Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Pasco Hernando Community College report
South Arkansas Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about South Arkansas Community College
Cleveland State Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cleveland State Community College
Sierra College
Sierra College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. See the full Sierra College profile
Laney College
Laney College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Laney College profile
Best General Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best General Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best General Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 277 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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