Engineering Technology 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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 90 schools to find the best for engineering technology students.
Where you study engineering technology matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Engineering Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Engineering Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Engineering Technology 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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Best Schools for Engineering Technology in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than San Jose State University this year for engineering technology. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. San Jose State University awarded about 103 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year.
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University Of Colorado Boulder is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 107 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,373.
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Students looking for a strong engineering technology program will find one at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #3. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 21 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Pellissippi State Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering technology, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Knoxville. Pellissippi State Community College awarded about 189 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $61,687 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,685 to complete this degree.
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Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in engineering technology, ranking #5. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 18 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $92,148 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans.
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University Of Houston placed #6 among the best engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 17 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from University Of Houston earn around $57,529 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete this degree.
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New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for engineering technology this year. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 engineering technology degrees were awarded at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from New Jersey Institute Of Technology generally make around $64,831. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree.
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Wentworth Institute Of Technology earned the #8 position for engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Boston, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Wentworth Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology generally make around $72,538. Students borrow a median of $26,887 to complete this degree.
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Pittsburg State University placed #9 among the best engineering technology schools. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pittsburg State University awarded about 44 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans.
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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #10 position for engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 44 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #11 among the best engineering technology schools. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797.
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Jefferson State Community College earned the #12 position for engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 154 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $38,981 early in their careers. Jefferson State Community College graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans.
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Eastern Illinois University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technology schools. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 10 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Eastern Illinois University earn around $43,603 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,293 to complete this degree.
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Kansas State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $61,696. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans.
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Eastern Washington University landed the #16 spot for engineering technology this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Eastern Washington University awarded about 29 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $70,789 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,666 to complete this degree.
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Illinois State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technology schools. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $55,532. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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University Of Central Missouri earned the #18 position for engineering technology this year. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from University Of Central Missouri earn around $61,424 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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The University Of West Florida ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technology schools. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 engineering technology degrees were awarded at The University Of West Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering technology program make about $63,807 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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Northern Virginia Community College placed #20 among the best engineering technology schools. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 33 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Engineering Technology graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans.
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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City came in at #21 for engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public university. About 25 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $46,660. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281.
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Northern Illinois University came in at #22 for engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dekalb. About 49% of students finish within six years. Northern Illinois University awarded about 45 engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering technology degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $62,117. Typical student debt for the program is $27,274.
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Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #23 for engineering technology this year. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 52 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Florida State College At Jacksonville earn around $46,748 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,139.
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Ivy Tech Community College came in at #24 for engineering technology this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. About 19 engineering technology degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering technology degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete this degree.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best engineering technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Engineering Technology graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $64,728 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000.
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Rest of the Top 50 Engineering Technology Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s engineering technology ranking:
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 · 90 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).
