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2026 Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Engineering Technologies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1569 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, Trade College 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 Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
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No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. Stanford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $10,492. Read more about Stanford University
A rank of #2 makes Columbia Southern University one of the top choices in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Orange Beach, AL. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,224 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,517 in student loans. Get the full Columbia Southern University report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #3 on this year's Engineering Technologies ranking in the United States. Located in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,078. Students borrow a median of $23,582 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Out of the 1569 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Grantham University landed the #4 spot. Based in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,520. Grantham University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $27,462 in debt. Read the full report on Grantham University
A rank of #5 makes California Maritime Academy one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Vallejo, CA. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,559, compared with $22,159 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,403. Get the full California Maritime Academy report
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rexburg, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Students borrow a median of $15,937 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Waldorf College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Forest City, IA, Waldorf College is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,978. Waldorf College Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $23,973 in debt. Get the full Waldorf College report
Maine Maritime Academy did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. Maine Maritime Academy posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,158, compared with $31,102 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
The University Of Findlay did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Findlay, OH. The University Of Findlay graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,164 in tuition and fees. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $26,000. More on The University Of Findlay
Miami University Hamilton ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in Hamilton, OH, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,012, with out-of-state students paying around $18,811. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $26,325. Read the full report on Miami University Hamilton
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $23,830 in student loans. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Purdue University Main Campus placed #12 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,115 in student loans. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Michigan State University placed #14 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $23,851 in student loans. Get the full Michigan State University report
Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in Angola, IN, Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,176. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Trine University Fort Wayne Regional Campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $23,750 in debt. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #17 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $20,750. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $28,550. More on Washington State University
Ohio Northern University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Ada, OH, Ohio Northern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Ohio Northern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Students from in state pay about $39,600 in tuition and fees. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,661. More on Ohio Northern University
New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Located in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 73%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,974, compared with $37,664 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. More on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,600. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Clemson University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read the full report on Clemson University
Clarkson University placed #23 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Potsdam, NY, Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,398. Clarkson University Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about Clarkson University
Drexel University placed #24 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $31,000. Get the full Drexel University report
San Diego State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,728 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. More on San Diego State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Bemidji State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $10,237 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,982 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. More on Bemidji State University
University Of Florida landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Illinois Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Illinois Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,202. Students borrow a median of $26,774 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Illinois Institute Of Technology
Excelsior College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $19,701. Get the full Excelsior College report
Iowa State University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,236. Read more about Iowa State University
Stevens Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #31 position. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Hoboken, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Graduates carry a median of $26,975 in student loans. More on Stevens Institute Of Technology
Missouri University Of Science And Technology ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. This public school is set in Rolla, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $28,000. Read more about Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Miami University Middletown did well this year, earning the #33 position. Located in Middletown, OH, Miami University Middletown is a public institution. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,012, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,325. See the full Miami University Middletown profile
California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in Long Beach, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. Graduates carry a median of $17,866 in student loans. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
University Of Wisconsin Platteville did well this year, earning the #35 position. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public school based in Platteville, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,644, compared with $17,603 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Platteville
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #36 in this year's ranking. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public school based in Whitewater, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Graduates carry a median of $24,384 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $25,000. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $24,964 in debt. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Eastern Kentucky University placed #39 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $34,786. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Arizona State University Skysong placed #41 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $31,000. More on Arizona State University Skysong
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,517 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Students borrow a median of $12,924 to complete their Engineering Technologies program here. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Indiana, PA, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,380, compared with $16,297 for out-of-state students. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $26,288. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Ranken Technical College placed #44 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. Students from in state pay about $18,008 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $14,493 in student loans. Get the full Ranken Technical College report
University Of Dayton came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Set in Dayton, OH, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. University Of Dayton Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $26,588 in debt. See the full University Of Dayton profile
California State University Northridge placed #46 among Engineering Technologies schools in the United States. California State University Northridge is a public school based in Northridge, CA. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,458, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. The median Engineering Technologies program debt is $16,202. See the full California State University Northridge profile
Kennesaw State University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,760 in student loans. Read the full report on Kennesaw State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Engineering Technologies schools. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Engineering Technologies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Wayne State University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Detroit, MI. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $33,351. Read more about Wayne State University
University Of Northern Iowa landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Typical Engineering Technologies student debt is $23,213. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #51 position. Located in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Graduates carry a median of $20,976 in student loans. More on Illinois State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (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 1569 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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