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2026 Best General Engineering Science Master’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
346 General Engineering Science Degrees Awarded
$74,704 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Engineering Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general engineering science programs.

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

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

Top Schools in General Engineering Science

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Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in general engineering science. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the general engineering science program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of California San Diego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 10 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $60,797. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. Get the full general engineering science details for University Of California San Diego

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 13 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. General Engineering Science graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Carnegie Mellon University

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Students looking for a strong general engineering science program will find one at Kettering University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Flint, Kettering University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 31 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Kettering University in the most recent year. General Engineering Science graduates of Kettering University earn a median of $87,338 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,913 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Kettering University

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University Of Notre Dame came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 59 general engineering science degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. General Engineering Science graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $86,045 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,891. Get the full general engineering science details for University Of Notre Dame

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #6 for general engineering science this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 114 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering science program make about $95,207 in their early career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Get the full general engineering science details for Harvard University

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College placed #7 among the best general engineering science schools. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Dartmouth College awarded about 10 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering science program make about $89,929 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,083 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering science details for Dartmouth College

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University Of Toledo earned the #8 position for general engineering science this year. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. General Engineering Science graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,675 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,923 to complete this degree. Read more about the general engineering science program at University Of Toledo

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Arizona State University Skysong placed #9 among the best general engineering science schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 25 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $94,870. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of New Orleans landed the #10 spot for general engineering science this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general engineering science degrees were awarded at University Of New Orleans in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $42,720. Typical student debt for the program is $23,048. See the full general engineering science program report for University Of New Orleans

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #11 spot for general engineering science this year. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 19 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $73,758. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering science program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Wright State University Main Campus placed #12 among the best general engineering science schools. Wright State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering science degree from Wright State University Main Campus earn around $49,077 in the first couple years of their career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,836 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for Wright State University Main Campus

Other General Engineering Science Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in General Engineering Science
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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