Energy Systems is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their energy systems programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for energy systems students.
Where you study energy systems matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Energy Systems rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Energy Systems Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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University Of San Francisco is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in energy systems. Located in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 15 energy systems degrees were awarded at University Of San Francisco in the most recent year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from University Of San Francisco earn around $65,223 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,935 to complete this degree.
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Southeast Community College Area is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in energy systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 15 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the energy systems program make about $104,847 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Williamson College Of The Trades is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in energy systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit institution. Williamson College Of The Trades awarded about 19 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year.
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Texas Tech University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best energy systems schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 19 energy systems degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271.
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Maine Maritime Academy came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best energy systems schools. Set in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime Academy is a small public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Maine Maritime Academy in the most recent data year. Energy Systems graduates of Maine Maritime Academy earn a median of $91,014 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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New York Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot for energy systems this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Old Westbury. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 energy systems degrees were awarded at New York Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from New York Institute Of Technology generally make around $98,934. New York Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $25,435 in student loans.
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Flint Hills Technical College came in at #7 for energy systems this year. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 19 energy systems degrees were awarded at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the energy systems program make about $40,435 in their early career. Flint Hills Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,690 in student loans.
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Foothill College landed the #8 spot for energy systems this year. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 20 energy systems degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Central Community College landed the #9 spot for energy systems this year. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Island. About 17 energy systems degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Central Community College generally make around $43,218. Students borrow a median of $10,277 to complete this degree.
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Indian Hills Community College placed #10 among the best energy systems schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Ottumwa. There were roughly 16 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Indian Hills Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Indian Hills Community College generally make around $49,626. Students borrow a median of $15,390 to complete this degree.
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Ferris State University landed the #11 spot for energy systems this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the energy systems program make about $67,764 in their early career. Ferris State University graduates carry a median of $20,308 in student loans.
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College placed #12 among the best energy systems schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 25 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from Los Angeles Trade Technical College earn around $53,553 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,833.
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Excelsior College came in at #13 for energy systems this year. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 24 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Excelsior College generally make around $110,398. Typical student debt for the program is $33,328.
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Colby Community College came in at #14 for energy systems this year. Colby Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Colby. About 44 energy systems degrees were awarded at Colby Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Colby Community College generally make around $40,598. Colby Community College graduates carry a median of $14,796 in student loans.
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Ivy Tech Community College earned the #15 position for energy systems this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. About 28 energy systems degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,889.
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Idaho State University placed #16 among the best energy systems schools. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. About 35% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Idaho State University in the most recent data year. Energy Systems graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $51,446 early in their careers. Idaho State University graduates carry a median of $24,640 in student loans.
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Valencia College landed the #17 spot for energy systems this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 10 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $42,786. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413.
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Gateway Community And Technical College landed the #18 spot for energy systems this year. Located in the suburb of Florence, Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 34 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Gateway Community And Technical College generally make around $46,993. Students borrow a median of $11,611 to complete this degree.
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Texas State Technical College came in at #19 for energy systems this year. Texas State Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. Texas State Technical College awarded about 37 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from Texas State Technical College earn around $40,747 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Colorado Mountain College landed the #20 spot for energy systems this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Glenwood Springs. Colorado Mountain College graduates 14% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College generally make around $48,694. Typical student debt for the program is $12,953.
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Heartland Community College came in at #21 for energy systems this year. Heartland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Normal. About 11 energy systems degrees were awarded at Heartland Community College in the most recent year. Energy Systems graduates of Heartland Community College earn a median of $48,710 early in their careers. Heartland Community College graduates carry a median of $13,266 in student loans.
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Morrisville State College placed #22 among the best energy systems schools. Set in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public institution. Morrisville State College graduates 39% of students within six years. About 15 energy systems degrees were awarded at Morrisville State College in the most recent year. Energy Systems graduates of Morrisville State College earn a median of $41,207 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,290.
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Suny College At Buffalo earned the #23 position for energy systems this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 energy systems degrees were awarded at Suny College At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, energy systems degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $39,412. Typical student debt for the program is $25,257.
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South Georgia Technical College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best energy systems schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Americus. South Georgia Technical College awarded about 15 energy systems degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the energy systems program make about $40,497 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,423.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #25 position for energy systems this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 11 energy systems students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their energy systems degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $31,437 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,858.
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Rest of the Top 36 Energy Systems Schools
These schools also placed among the best for energy systems this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 36 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).
