2027 Best Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
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.
College Factual analyzed 204 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best engineering schools.
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Best Schools for Engineering in the United States
See the highest-ranked engineering schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Engineering
Our analysis ranked Michigan Technological University the best school in the country for a degree in engineering. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan Technological University awarded about 1,051 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $76,665 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,258.
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A rank of #2 makes Tacoma Community College one of the top schools for engineering. Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. Tacoma Community College awarded about 48 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Tacoma Community College earn around $41,732 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,822 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Rockville. Montgomery College awarded about 88 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $24,833 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,230 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Weber State University one of the top schools for engineering. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 186 engineering degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $69,537 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,354 to complete this degree.
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Salt Lake Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 45 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $42,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete this degree.
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John Tyler Community College came in at #6 for engineering this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Chester. There were roughly 30 engineering students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $36,623 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,262.
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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #7 for engineering this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. About 27 engineering degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $59,894 in their early career. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans.
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Utah Valley University earned the #8 position for engineering this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Utah Valley University awarded about 342 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $85,564 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,563 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #9 among the best engineering schools. This large public university is located in the city of Long Island City. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 52 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $31,437. Students borrow a median of $8,858 to complete this degree.
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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earned the #10 position for engineering this year. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Millersville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 22 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $47,049. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,486 in student loans.
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Maine Maritime Academy placed #11 among the best engineering schools. Located in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime Academy is a small public university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Maine Maritime Academy awarded about 40 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Maine Maritime Academy earn around $108,130 in the first couple years of their career. Maine Maritime Academy graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Raritan Valley Community College earned the #12 position for engineering this year. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 33 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Raritan Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans.
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Northern Virginia Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. About 230 engineering degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Engineering graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $16,790 early in their careers. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans.
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Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #14 spot for engineering this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 25 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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College Of Dupage landed the #15 spot for engineering this year. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. College Of Dupage awarded about 25 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $43,025 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500.
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Monroe Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 30 engineering degrees were awarded at Monroe Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Monroe Community College generally make around $38,757. Students borrow a median of $9,185 to complete this degree.
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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earned the #17 position for engineering this year. Set in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public institution. There were roughly 62 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $48,207. Typical student debt for the program is $9,750.
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Austin Community College District came in at #18 for engineering this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Austin Community College District awarded about 77 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $43,183 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,375 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earned the #19 position for engineering this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public institution. There were roughly 14 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earn around $46,660 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,281.
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Santa Ana College came in at #20 for engineering this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. About 20 engineering degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College in the most recent year. Engineering graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Hudson Valley Community College landed the #21 spot for engineering this year. This large public university is located in the city of Troy. About 25 engineering degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $43,989 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree.
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Tidewater Community College landed the #22 spot for engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. Tidewater Community College awarded about 67 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Tidewater Community College earn around $68,555 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250.
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Green River Community College placed #23 among the best engineering schools. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 20 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
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Vermont Technical College earned the #24 position for engineering this year. Located in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Vermont Technical College awarded about 11 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $41,822. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College placed #25 among the best engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 17 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $27,813 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Engineering Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong engineering education:
Honorable Mentions
These schools earned honorable mentions for engineering:
- #51 — Amarillo College · Amarillo, TX
- #52 — Moraine Valley Community College · Palos Hills, IL
- #53 — College Of San Mateo · San Mateo, CA
- #54 — Cabrillo College · Aptos, CA
- #55 — Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO
- #56 — Lone Star College System · The Woodlands, TX
- #57 — Rock Valley College · Rockford, IL
- #58 — Blinn College · Brenham, TX
- #59 — University Of Arkansas Fort Smith · Fort Smith, AR
- #60 — Santa Monica College · Santa Monica, CA
Other Engineering Degree Levels
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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 · 204 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.
