General Engineering
Broad engineering study, technical electives and interdisciplinary design.
Engineering degree rankings · 2027
Find the best engineering degree program
Explore our 2027 rankings of the best engineering degree programs in general, mechanical and electrical engineering. Find bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs through national and state rankings, with researched reviews of curriculum, cost and study format.
585 researched program reviews.Each review draws on official university sources.
Rankings by field
All degree levels
General Engineering
Connect mechanical, electrical and computing ideas in one engineering degree. Build technical depth through a concentration, electives and design projects.
- Systems
- Computing
- Design
Mechanical Engineering
Study forces, motion, materials and heat to understand physical systems. Use experiments and design projects to put that analysis into practice.
- Mechanics
- Materials
- Thermal systems
Electrical Engineering
Explore the circuits, devices and signals that handle energy and information. Combine electrical theory with computing, laboratory work and system design.
- Circuits
- Signals
- Computing
National engineering rankings
Best engineering degree programs by level
Explore 9 national rankings of engineering degree programs, from bachelor’s study to master’s degrees and doctoral research.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics, materials, manufacturing and thermal systems.
Electrical Engineering
Circuits, electronics, power and the systems that connect them.
Engineering rankings by state
Engineering degree programs by state
Choose a field and degree level to explore researched programs closer to home.
414 state rankings. Open a degree level to browse.
General Engineering
108 state rankingsBachelor’s rankings 40
Master’s rankings 34
Doctorate rankings 34
Mechanical Engineering
153 state rankingsBachelor’s rankings 51
Master’s rankings 51
Doctorate rankings 51
Electrical Engineering
153 state rankingsBachelor’s rankings 51
Master’s rankings 51
Doctorate rankings 51
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Before you choose a ranked program
Engineering degree costs
and accreditation
The numbers
What will your degree actually cost?
Make sense of tuition, fees and financial aid before comparing your options.
The qualification
Know exactly what is accredited.
Check the program, campus and degree behind an accreditation statement.
The decision
Mechanical or electrical?
Compare the coursework and the part of a project you would want to own.
A broader way to study
What is a general
engineering degree?
Some universities award a broad engineering degree with technical study across disciplines. Projects, electives and concentrations then help you develop a focus.
Our ranking looks at the degree you actually graduate with, including how each program connects its engineering subjects and develops depth.
Understand the general engineering degree
Get to know the degree
Engineering degree guides
Degree guide
General Engineering Degree: Courses & Concentrations
Learn what a general engineering degree covers in 2027, how concentrations build depth and how broad bachelor's programs compare with specialized majors.
Degree guideMechanical Engineering Degree: Courses & Careers (2027)
Explore what a mechanical engineering degree covers in 2027, from mechanics and thermal science to design projects, admissions, online study and careers.
Degree guideElectrical Engineering Degree: Courses & Labs (2027)
Learn what an electrical engineering degree covers, including circuits, signals, lab work and design, plus admissions, transfer and online study.
The research behind our rankings
How we rank engineering
degree programs
We research engineering degree programs through university catalogs, program pages and admissions guidance. Each review explains a program’s fit, a point to weigh and the sources behind the facts.
See how we rankThe actual degree
Each ranking evaluates programs within one engineering field and degree level, from bachelor’s degrees through doctorates.
Facts with context
Credits, tuition and attendance details keep the conditions that make them useful.
Sources within reach
Open any review to examine its curriculum, admissions details and university references.
Edited By: Taylor Rupe, Senior Software EngineerB.S. in Computer Science, Oregon State University
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