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2026 Best General Engineering Science Associate’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
268 General Engineering Science Degrees Awarded
$42,776 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Engineering Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general engineering science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Engineering Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in general engineering science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in General Engineering Science

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No school ranked higher than Middlesex County College this year for general engineering science. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. About 23 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Middlesex County College in the most recent year. General Engineering Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,514. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Middlesex County College

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County College Of Morris came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. About 12 general engineering science degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $30,966. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,420 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for County College Of Morris

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Raritan Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering science, landing the #3 spot this year. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. About 21 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering science degree from Raritan Valley Community College earn around $47,248 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. Read more about the general engineering science program at Raritan Valley Community College

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Hudson County Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. About 25 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Hudson County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering science program make about $35,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Hudson County Community College

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Capital Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 64 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. Get the full general engineering science details for Capital Community College

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Houston Community College came in at #6 for general engineering science this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public institution. About 59 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Houston Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Houston Community College generally make around $61,518. Students borrow a median of $17,814 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering science program report for Houston Community College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University landed the #7 spot for general engineering science this year. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. Vincennes University awarded about 15 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering Science graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $45,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,506 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering science program report for Vincennes University

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Mercer County Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Set in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Mercer County Community College awarded about 14 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering science program make about $45,389 in their early career. Mercer County Community College graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for Mercer County Community College

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Rockland Community College landed the #9 spot for general engineering science this year. Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Suffern. There were roughly 14 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Rockland Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering science degree from Rockland Community College earn around $41,799 in the first couple years of their career. Rockland Community College graduates carry a median of $11,167 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for Rockland Community College

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Bristol Community College placed #10 among the best general engineering science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fall River. About 21 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Bristol Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering science program make about $37,897 in their early career. Bristol Community College graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for Bristol Community College

Other General Engineering Science Degree Levels

Explore the best general engineering science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Engineering Science
Bachelor's Degrees in General Engineering Science
Master's Degrees in General Engineering Science
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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 · 100 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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