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2027 Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the New England Region

11 Colleges in the United States
512 Engineering-Related Fields Degrees Awarded
$83,225 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering-Related Fields programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering-related fields programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for engineering-related fields students pursuing a degree.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall engineering-related fields education in the New England Region.

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Quinnipiac University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in engineering-related fields. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. Get the full engineering-related fields details for Quinnipiac University

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 16 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Worcester Polytechnic Institute generally make around $91,834. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for a strong engineering-related fields program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 26 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at Harvard University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 81 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from Tufts University earn around $123,639 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at Tufts University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the top schools for engineering-related fields. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 161 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $101,532 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related fields details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven earned the #6 position for engineering-related fields this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of New Haven awarded about 52 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at University Of New Haven

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #7 position for engineering-related fields this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 64 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $105,490 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,574. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy earned the #8 position for engineering-related fields this year. Located in the suburb of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $105,014 in their early career. Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates carry a median of $25,884 in student loans. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Western New England University earned the #9 position for engineering-related fields this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 30 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Western New England University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Western New England University generally make around $64,056. Typical student debt for the program is $25,520. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Western New England University

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $60,151 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete this degree. See the full engineering-related fields program report for Central Connecticut State University

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University Of Bridgeport ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Bridgeport graduates 41% of students within six years. About 27 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from University Of Bridgeport earn around $56,368 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,601. See the full engineering-related fields program report for University Of Bridgeport

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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