2026 Best Energy Systems Master’s Degree Schools

Energy Systems is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 224 schools to find the best for energy systems students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Energy Systems Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Energy Systems in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in energy systems, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Energy Systems

1

University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Energy Systems Degrees Awarded

$65,223 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of San Francisco the best school in the country for a degree in energy systems. University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. University Of San Francisco graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of San Francisco awarded about 11 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Energy Systems graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of $65,223 early in their careers. University Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. See the full energy systems program report for University Of San Francisco

2

New York Institute Of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Energy Systems Degrees Awarded

$98,934 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong energy systems program will find one at New York Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Old Westbury. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. New York Institute Of Technology awarded about 21 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from New York Institute Of Technology earn around $98,934 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,435. Read more about the energy systems program at New York Institute Of Technology

Other Energy Systems Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 224 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.