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2026 Best Telecommunications Engineering Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
92 Telecommunications Engineering Degrees Awarded
$92,562 Avg Early-Career Salary

Telecommunications Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their telecommunications engineering programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for telecommunications engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Telecommunications Engineering in the United States

See the highest-ranked telecommunications engineering schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Telecommunications Engineering

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No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland College Park this year for telecommunications engineering. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 26 telecommunications engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, telecommunications engineering degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $85,500. Students borrow a median of $23,804 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in telecommunications engineering from University Of Maryland College Park

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University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best telecommunications engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. About 36 telecommunications engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, telecommunications engineering degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $121,553. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,414 in student loans. More information about a degree in telecommunications engineering from University Of Colorado Boulder

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Southern Methodist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in telecommunications engineering, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 telecommunications engineering degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Telecommunications Engineering graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $70,632 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in telecommunications engineering from Southern Methodist University

Other Telecommunications Engineering Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Telecommunications Engineering rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Telecommunications Engineering
Associate's Degrees in Telecommunications Engineering
Bachelor's Degrees in Telecommunications Engineering
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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