2025 Best General Engineering Schools

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Every student pursuing a degree in general engineering has to look into Carnegie Mellon University. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 40 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Any student pursuing a degree in general engineering needs to take a look at Brown University. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 177 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general engineering major at Brown University make $8,486 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

3

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

University of California - Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general engineering. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were about 72 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering students who get their degree from University of California - Los Angeles receive $57,443 more than the standard engineering grad.

4

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

It's hard to beat Dartmouth College if you want to pursue a degree in general engineering. Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.

There were about 134 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.

5

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 201 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park make $29,277 more than the standard engineering student.

6

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 78 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison receive $34,925 more than the average engineering student.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were roughly 6 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 99 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

9

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Claremont. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Harvey Mudd College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 51 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College in the most recent year we have data available. Those general engineering students who get their degree from Harvey Mudd College receive $14,561 more than the standard engineering student.

10

Olin College
Needham, MA

Located in the large suburb of Needham, Olin College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 38 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Olin College in the most recent data year. Those general engineering students who get their degree from Olin College make $31,525 more than the typical engineering student.

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Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 1st out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 21 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Mines in the most recent year we have data available.

12

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 35 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

13

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 205 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general engineering degree program at Northeastern University get $11,768 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

14

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 56 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. General Engineering degree recipients from University of Nebraska - Lincoln earn a boost of approximately $31,979 over the typical income of general engineering graduates.

15

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Located in the city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 4 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.

16

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 186 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general engineering program at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $7,498 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

17

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.

18

Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. This university ranks 3rd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 92 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.

19

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 50 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. General Engineering degree recipients from University of Connecticut get an earnings boost of about $24,466 above the average income of general engineering majors.

20

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 47 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general engineering major at North Carolina State University get $9,775 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

21

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Boulder. This university ranks 2nd out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 98 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year. Those general engineering students who get their degree from University of Colorado Boulder make $37,994 more than the standard engineering grad.

22

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 25 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 42 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 85 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, engineering degree recipients generally earn an average of $75,058 at the beginning of their careers.

24

Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN

Located in the city of Terre Haute, Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 6 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology in the most recent data year.

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Loyola Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This university ranks 3rd out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 31 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the engineering program make about $64,116 for their early career.