by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Engineering](/majors/engineering/general-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a general engineering degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general engineering schools.
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Below are the schools whose general engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
Dartmouth College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general engineering schools in the New England Region. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general engineering degree recipients from Dartmouth College typically earn about $120,347 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Olin College one of the highest-paying schools for general engineering. Olin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Needham. General Engineering graduates of Olin College earn a median of about $128,427 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Brown University one of the highest-paying schools for general engineering. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. After graduating, general engineering degree recipients from Brown University typically earn about $117,101 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general engineering will find them at Wentworth Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, general engineering degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology typically earn about $78,211 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general engineering will find them at Smith College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Engineering graduates of Smith College earn a median of about $90,266 a year early in their careers.
University Of Hartford earned the #6 position for general engineering graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general engineering program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,718.
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #7 spot for general engineering salaries this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general engineering degree recipients from Springfield Technical Community College typically earn about $53,733 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general engineering graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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