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Best Schools for Engineering Science in New Jersey
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the engineering science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Engineering Science
Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in engineering science. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering science degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $69,336. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in engineering science from Rutgers University New Brunswick
Students looking for a strong engineering science program will find one at Middlesex County College, which ranked #2. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. About 23 engineering science degrees were awarded at Middlesex County College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering science degree recipients from Middlesex County College generally make around $37,975. Typical student debt for the program is $9,514.
See the full engineering science program report for Middlesex County College
County College Of Morris is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering science, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Randolph. There were roughly 12 engineering science students who graduated with this degree at County College Of Morris in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering science program make about $30,966 in their early career. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,420 in student loans.
See the full engineering science program report for County College Of Morris
Raritan Valley Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in engineering science, ranking #4. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Raritan Valley Community College awarded about 21 engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering science degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Typical student debt for the program is $9,668.
Read more about the engineering science program at Raritan Valley Community College
Hudson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering science, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Jersey City. Hudson County Community College awarded about 25 engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering science program make about $35,909 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000.
More information about a degree in engineering science from Hudson County Community College
Mercer County Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best engineering science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of West Windsor. About 15 engineering science degrees were awarded at Mercer County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering science degree recipients from Mercer County Community College generally make around $45,389. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree.
Read more about the engineering science program at Mercer County Community College
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 · 10 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.
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