2027 Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
General Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 79 schools to find the best for general engineering students.
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Best Schools for General Engineering in the United States
See the highest-ranked general engineering schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
Top Schools in General Engineering
Indiana University Bloomington is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general engineering. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $52,123 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans.
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Wake Forest University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 46 general engineering degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans.
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Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering, ranking #3. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 22 general engineering degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Boston College earn around $66,132 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,101.
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University Of San Francisco is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. University Of San Francisco awarded about 24 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from University Of San Francisco earn around $65,223 in the first couple years of their career. University Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans.
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Washington University In St Louis came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $68,303 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 24 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans.
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Michigan State University earned the #7 position for general engineering this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 83 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $75,058. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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Olin College placed #8 among the best general engineering schools. Olin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Needham. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 37 general engineering degrees were awarded at Olin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Olin College generally make around $109,455. Typical student debt for the program is $14,512.
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Washington And Lee University came in at #9 for general engineering this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Lexington. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 12 general engineering degrees were awarded at Washington And Lee University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $76,810 in their early career. Washington And Lee University graduates carry a median of $20,074 in student loans.
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Elon University earned the #10 position for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Elon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Elon University earn around $50,463 in the first couple years of their career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $21,619 in student loans.
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Dartmouth College earned the #11 position for general engineering this year. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 127 general engineering degrees were awarded at Dartmouth College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,989.
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Westmont College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, Westmont College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Westmont College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $44,240 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,773 to complete this degree.
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Texas Christian University earned the #13 position for general engineering this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. General Engineering graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $73,774 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,944 to complete this degree.
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University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #14 position for general engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 210 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $115,924. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete this degree.
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University Of Detroit Mercy earned the #15 position for general engineering this year. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 460 general engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans.
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Roger Williams University earned the #16 position for general engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 57 general engineering degrees were awarded at Roger Williams University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Roger Williams University earn around $48,664 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,676.
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Trinity College earned the #17 position for general engineering this year. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general engineering degrees were awarded at Trinity College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $52,927. Students borrow a median of $23,667 to complete this degree.
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Colorado School Of Mines placed #18 among the best general engineering schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Golden. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. About 19 general engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $76,298 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,521.
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Harvey Mudd College came in at #19 for general engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 general engineering students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $92,491 in their early career. Harvey Mudd College graduates carry a median of $22,240 in student loans.
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Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art placed #20 among the best general engineering schools. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 81% of students finish within six years. 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. Students borrow a median of $16,805 to complete this degree.
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Whitworth University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Spokane. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 general engineering degrees were awarded at Whitworth University in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Whitworth University earn a median of $47,998 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,051.
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James Madison University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. James Madison University awarded about 78 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general engineering program make about $71,176 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Arizona State University landed the #23 spot for general engineering this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arizona State University awarded about 168 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $74,328. Typical student debt for the program is $26,113.
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Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology came in at #24 for general engineering this year. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology awarded about 15 general engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering degree from Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology earn around $83,140 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,148 to complete this degree.
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Taylor University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general engineering schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Upland. Taylor University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 18 general engineering degrees were awarded at Taylor University in the most recent year. General Engineering graduates of Taylor University earn a median of $45,090 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,832.
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Rest of the Top 50 General Engineering Schools
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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 · 79 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
