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2026 Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best General Engineering Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 277 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Grad Degree evaluated 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus this year 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, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,337 in debt. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Kennesaw State University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $31,000. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
You'll be in good company at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3 this year. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. The median General Engineering Technology program debt is $20,031. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Out of the 277 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Purdue University Main Campus landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,844 in debt. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Wayne State University came in at #5 on this year's General Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. See the full Wayne State University profile
Drexel University placed #6 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. The median General Engineering Technology program debt is $31,000. Read the full report on Drexel University
Pittsburg State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. The median General Engineering Technology program debt is $22,669. Read more about Pittsburg State University
Central Washington University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,417, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Central Washington University General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,988 in debt. See the full Central Washington University profile
University Of North Texas placed #9 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Denton, TX. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Get the full University Of North Texas report
University Of Houston placed #10 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Houston
East Tennessee State University came in at #11 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. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,726 for out-of-state students. East Tennessee State University General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full East Tennessee State University report
University Of Memphis ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Memphis, TN. University Of Memphis posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Typical General Engineering Technology student debt is $27,600. Get the full University Of Memphis report
Central Connecticut State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Central Connecticut State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Central Connecticut State University General Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,340 in debt. Read more about Central Connecticut State University
Kent State University At Kent ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Kent, OH. 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. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their General Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Bunker Hill Community College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
Western Illinois University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. See the full Western Illinois University profile
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City profile
Mcdowell Technical Community College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Mcdowell Technical Community College profile
Pellissippi State Community College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Pellissippi State Community College
Seminole State College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read more about Seminole State College
Berry College
Berry College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Berry College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Olympic College
Olympic College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Olympic College report
West Texas A And M University did well this year, earning the #24 position. More on West Texas A And M University
Chipola College
Chipola College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Chipola College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Laney College
Laney College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full Laney College report
Ohio State University Marion Campus placed #27 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio State University Marion Campus
Ohio University Southern Campus landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Ohio University Southern Campus
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Mt Hood Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Mt Hood Community College profile
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College placed #31 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Lenoir Rhyne University did well this year, earning the #32 position. More on Lenoir Rhyne University
University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus
South Arkansas Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. See the full South Arkansas Community College profile
Suny College Of Technology At Canton did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Canton profile
Bergen Community College placed #36 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Bergen Community College
Minnesota State Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College report
Iowa Central Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Iowa Central Community College report
Central Virginia Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Central Virginia Community College
Imperial Valley College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full Imperial Valley College profile
Ohlone Community College placed #41 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Ohlone Community College
Northwest Florida State College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Northwest Florida State College
Bowling Green State University Firelands did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Bowling Green State University Firelands profile
Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chandler Gilbert Community College
Lee College
Lee College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lee College
Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read more about Wright State University Lake Campus
Paradise Valley Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. More on Paradise Valley Community College
University Of West Alabama landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of West Alabama
National University placed #49 among General Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full National University report
Pulaski Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best General Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Pulaski Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (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 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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