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2027 Best General Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

40 Colleges in the United States
1,762 General Engineering Degrees Awarded
$51,623 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Engineering in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general engineering education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in General Engineering

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Our analysis ranked Villanova University the best school in the country for a degree in general engineering. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 14 general engineering degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering from Villanova University

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 398 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $107,207. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering from University Of Maryland College Park

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Rochester Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 13 general engineering degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $63,515 early in their careers. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,491 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering from Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. About 88 general engineering degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Montgomery College earn a median of $24,833 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,230 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering details for Montgomery College

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Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #5. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art awarded about 10 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art generally make around $16,678. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art graduates carry a median of $16,805 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 for general engineering this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 17 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $72,825 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full general engineering program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #7 spot for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 18 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $59,894 in the first couple years of their career. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. See the full general engineering program report for Anne Arundel Community College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #8 among the best general engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $55,437 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering details for Stony Brook University

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore placed #9 among the best general engineering schools. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Princess Anne. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 10 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $73,839 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,166. Read more about the general engineering program at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Monroe Community College earned the #10 position for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 30 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Monroe Community College in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $38,757 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,185. Get the full general engineering details for Monroe Community College

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College placed #11 among the best general engineering schools. Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 39 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Elizabethtown College earn around $73,003 in the first couple years of their career. Elizabethtown College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general engineering program report for Elizabethtown College

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College earned the #12 position for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Swarthmore College awarded about 34 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $66,971 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the general engineering program at Swarthmore College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #13 among the best general engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 general engineering degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $54,642 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. Get the full general engineering details for Temple University

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University At Buffalo came in at #14 for general engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 422 general engineering degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $52,403 in their early career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. More information about a degree in general engineering from University At Buffalo

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Loyola University Baltimore landed the #15 spot for general engineering this year. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 26 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $64,116. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general engineering program at Loyola University Baltimore

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Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisburg. About 11 general engineering degrees were awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn a median of $41,382 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,867 to complete this degree. See the full general engineering program report for Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

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College Of Southern Maryland earned the #17 position for general engineering this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of La Plata. About 29 general engineering degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of $51,719 early in their careers. College Of Southern Maryland graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at College Of Southern Maryland

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for general engineering this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 10 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $65,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general engineering program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Essex County College came in at #19 for general engineering this year. Set in the city of Newark, Essex County College is a moderately-sized public institution. Essex County College awarded about 15 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $37,915 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,472. See the full general engineering program report for Essex County College

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University earned the #20 position for general engineering this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rowan University awarded about 105 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $84,255 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete this degree. Get the full general engineering details for Rowan University

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Howard Community College came in at #21 for general engineering this year. This large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Howard Community College awarded about 10 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Howard Community College earn around $56,172 in the first couple years of their career. Howard Community College graduates carry a median of $18,115 in student loans. Read more about the general engineering program at Howard Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #22 among the best general engineering schools. The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 18 general engineering degrees were awarded at The Community College Of Baltimore County in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of The Community College Of Baltimore County earn a median of $52,440 early in their careers. The Community College Of Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $18,038 in student loans. See the full general engineering program report for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Frostburg State University placed #23 among the best general engineering schools. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. Frostburg State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State University in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median of $62,968 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering from Frostburg State University

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 43 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $30,518 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,794 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general engineering from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Union County College landed the #25 spot for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 58 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Union County College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,508. More information about a degree in general engineering from Union County College

Rest of the Top 40 General Engineering Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general engineering education:

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
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Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 40 schools evaluated.

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