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2026 Best General Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools

18 Colleges in the United States
2,268 General Engineering Degrees Awarded
$41,986 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 544 schools to find the best for general engineering students.

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Best Schools for General Engineering in the United States

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

Top Schools in General Engineering

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Weber State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general engineering. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 91 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $53,920 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176. Read more about the general engineering program at Weber State University

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #2. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. There were roughly 90 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Montgomery College earn around $24,833 in the first couple years of their career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering from Montgomery College

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A rank of #3 makes Anne Arundel Community College one of the top schools for general engineering. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. About 21 general engineering degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,947. More information about a degree in general engineering from Anne Arundel Community College

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Students looking for a strong general engineering program will find one at Harper College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Palatine. There were roughly 52 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Harper College generally make around $44,523. Typical student debt for the program is $10,963. More information about a degree in general engineering from Harper College

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Hudson Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Troy. There were roughly 31 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Hudson Valley Community College earn around $43,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,000. More information about a degree in general engineering from Hudson Valley Community College

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #6 position for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 193 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $16,790 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Northern Virginia Community College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage placed #7 among the best general engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. College Of Dupage awarded about 20 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500. See the full general engineering program report for College Of Dupage

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College Of Lake County earned the #8 position for general engineering this year. College Of Lake County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake. There were roughly 31 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at College Of Lake County in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from College Of Lake County earn around $50,314 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Lake County graduates carry a median of $9,785 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at College Of Lake County

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College earned the #9 position for general engineering this year. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a large public university. About 22 general engineering degrees were awarded at Amarillo College in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Amarillo College earn a median of $41,053 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,720. More information about a degree in general engineering from Amarillo College

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Monroe Community College placed #10 among the best general engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 23 general engineering degrees were awarded at Monroe Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Monroe Community College earn around $38,757 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,185 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Monroe Community College

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Tidewater Community College earned the #11 position for general engineering this year. Tidewater Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. There were roughly 64 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Tidewater Community College generally make around $68,555. Tidewater Community College graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Tidewater Community College

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College earned the #12 position for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of East Peoria, Illinois Central College is a large public institution. About 12 general engineering degrees were awarded at Illinois Central College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Illinois Central College earn around $53,190 in the first couple years of their career. Illinois Central College graduates carry a median of $12,222 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Illinois Central College

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John Tyler Community College earned the #13 position for general engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. John Tyler Community College awarded about 39 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $36,623 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,262 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering details for John Tyler Community College

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Union County College came in at #14 for general engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public university. There were roughly 58 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Union County College generally make around $27,813. Students borrow a median of $8,508 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering details for Union County College

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Mchenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Mchenry County College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering schools. Mchenry County College is a large public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake. Mchenry County College awarded about 17 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $24,177 in their early career. Mchenry County College graduates carry a median of $7,440 in student loans. Get the full general engineering details for Mchenry County College

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rockford. Rock Valley College awarded about 28 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Rock Valley College generally make around $41,080. Students borrow a median of $9,236 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Rock Valley College

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Gloucester County College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Sewell, Gloucester County College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 29 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Gloucester County College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Gloucester County College earn around $38,274 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,236 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Gloucester County College

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City landed the #18 spot for general engineering this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public institution. About 12 general engineering degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $46,660 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281. Get the full general engineering details for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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Austin Community College District earned the #19 position for general engineering this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 52 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $43,183. Students borrow a median of $15,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering from Austin Community College District

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Springfield Technical Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 15 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Springfield Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Springfield Technical Community College earn around $42,457 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,707. More information about a degree in general engineering from Springfield Technical Community College

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Essex County College earned the #21 position for general engineering this year. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. There were roughly 18 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Essex County College in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $37,915 early in their careers. Essex County College graduates carry a median of $12,472 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Essex County College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System came in at #22 for general engineering this year. Lone Star College System is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands. There were roughly 34 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,954 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425. See the full general engineering program report for Lone Star College System

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Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg came in at #23 for general engineering this year. This large public university is located in the city of Harrisburg. There were roughly 22 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $41,382 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,867. Read more about the general engineering program at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College earned the #24 position for general engineering this year. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. Blinn College awarded about 14 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Blinn College earn a median of $43,408 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,465 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Blinn College

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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 16 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $43,121 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,956 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Des Moines Area Community College

Rest of the Top 50 General Engineering Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general engineering this year:

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT
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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
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Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY
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Other General Engineering Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in General Engineering
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Master's Degrees in General Engineering
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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 · 544 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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