by our College Data Analytics TeamOther Engineering 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 149 schools to find the best for other engineering students.
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These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in other engineering, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in other engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 29 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the other engineering program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong other engineering program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #2. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 26 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Other Engineering graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $80,931 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. See the full other engineering program report for University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other engineering, ranking #3. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 12 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $99,682 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full other engineering program report for University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #4 makes Stanford University one of the top schools for other engineering. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 117 other engineering degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Other Engineering graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $49,741 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500. More information about a degree in other engineering from Stanford University
A rank of #5 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for other engineering. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 18 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $78,734. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. More information about a degree in other engineering from Ohio State University Main Campus
Northeastern University landed the #6 spot for other engineering this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northeastern University awarded about 134 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $75,253 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,512 to complete this degree. Read more about the other engineering program at Northeastern University
Wheaton College Illinois ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best other engineering schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wheaton. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 14 other engineering degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Wheaton College Illinois generally make around $43,654. Wheaton College Illinois graduates carry a median of $23,292 in student loans. See the full other engineering program report for Wheaton College Illinois
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #8 spot for other engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Other Engineering graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $74,668 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. Get the full other engineering details for Purdue University Main Campus
University Of California San Diego placed #9 among the best other engineering schools. 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 45 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $56,522. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. See the full other engineering program report for University Of California San Diego
Lafayette College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best other engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Other Engineering graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other engineering from Lafayette College
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earned the #11 position for other engineering this year. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other engineering degree from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn around $46,164 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,013. Get the full other engineering details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Mississippi State University came in at #12 for other engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Other Engineering graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $68,045 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $19,469 in student loans. More information about a degree in other engineering from Mississippi State University
Michigan State University landed the #13 spot for other engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. About 48 other engineering degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $67,007 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,875. See the full other engineering program report for Michigan State University
California State University Chico earned the #14 position for other engineering this year. California State University Chico is a large public school located in the city of Chico. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 20 other engineering degrees were awarded at California State University Chico in the most recent year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $74,204 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other engineering from California State University Chico
Louisiana Tech University landed the #15 spot for other engineering this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $49,261 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,846 to complete this degree. Get the full other engineering details for Louisiana Tech University
Oregon State University landed the #16 spot for other engineering this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $71,549 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in other engineering from Oregon State University
Ohio University Main Campus placed #17 among the best other engineering schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 11 other engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $49,736 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546. Read more about the other engineering program at Ohio University Main Campus
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #18 for other engineering this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 22 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other engineering degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $69,685. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full other engineering details for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Colorado State University Pueblo came in at #19 for other engineering this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 other engineering students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Pueblo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other engineering program make about $76,059 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other engineering from Colorado State University Pueblo
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 149 schools evaluated.
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