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2026 Global Engineering Rankings

Find Your Engineering Master's

Compare 30+ top-tier programs by real-world ROI, cost, and career outcomes. Find the degree that fits your goals and budget.

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ETH Zurich

Mechanical Engineering

MSc Mechanical Engineering

4.9/ 5.0
Ranked #2
Total Cost
CHF 1,500
Median Salary
CHF 110k
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
20%
Global #1 in ME
Ultra-low cost
High living expenses
Cutting-edge tech
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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Georgia Tech

Software Engineering

OMSCS (MS Computer Science)

4.9/ 5.0
Ranked #1
Total Cost
$7,000
Median Salary
$145,000
Duration
2-3 years
Acceptance
40%
Ivy-equivalent reputation
Massive alumni network
Specializations in ML/Systems/HCI
Asynchronous learning
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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ASU Fulton Schools

Software Engineering

MS Software Engineering

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #4
Total Cost
$18,600
Median Salary
$132,000
Duration
18-24 months
Acceptance
65%
Top public school
Global recognition
Project-based curriculum
Strong tech ties
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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WGU

Software Engineering

MS IT Management (Engineering)

4.2/ 5.0
Ranked #21
Total Cost
$9,000
Median Salary
$105,000
Duration
1 year
Acceptance
100%
Competency-based
Flat-rate tuition
Accelerated path
Work-friendly
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
Full program details

UIUC (MCS)

Software Engineering

Master of Computer Science

4.9/ 5.0
Ranked #19
Total Cost
$22,000
Median Salary
$140,000
Duration
1.5-3 years
Acceptance
35%
Top 5 CS program
Coursera-based delivery
Data Science focus
Large alumni base
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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NC State

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #17
Total Cost
$19,500
Median Salary
$122,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
58%
Power systems focus
Research Triangle ties
Affordable online
Flexible scheduling
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Purdue University

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical & Computer Engineering

4.8/ 5.0
Ranked #2
Total Cost
$21,000
Median Salary
$118,000
Duration
18 months
Acceptance
45%
Top 10 ECE program
Live & recorded lectures
Industry advisory board
Certificate stacking
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Oregon State

Software Engineering

MS Computer Science

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #30
Total Cost
$26,000
Median Salary
$122,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
72%
Open source focus
Project management
E-campus leader
Great student support
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Arizona State

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #28
Total Cost
$24,000
Median Salary
$114,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
62%
Innovative delivery
Semiconductor focus
Large alumni base
No GRE for many
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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University of Florida

Mechanical Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

4.6/ 5.0
Ranked #3
Total Cost
$16,800
Median Salary
$102,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
55%
ABET accredited
No campus visits
Thesis or non-thesis
Research ops
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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UT Dallas

Software Engineering

MS Computer Science

4.4/ 5.0
Ranked #20
Total Cost
$30,000
Median Salary
$115,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
60%
Dallas tech hub
Cybersecurity track
Strong local hiring
Diverse student body
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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Penn State Online

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

4.4/ 5.0
Ranked #29
Total Cost
$29,000
Median Salary
$112,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
55%
Signal processing focus
World campus support
Industry veterans
Flexible tracks
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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UT Austin

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical & Computer Engineering

4.7/ 5.0
Ranked #10
Total Cost
$38,000
Median Salary
$120,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
38%
Austin tech scene
VLSI/Architecture focus
Public Ivy reputation
High research funding
GRE:Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Virginia Tech

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

4.7/ 5.0
Ranked #24
Total Cost
$35,000
Median Salary
$115,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
50%
Top 20 EE program
Strong research labs
NoVA tech presence
Vibrant community
GRE:Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Ohio State

Chemical Engineering

MS Chemical Engineering

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #14
Total Cost
$32,000
Median Salary
$108,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
52%
Industrial manufacturing focus
Materials research
Strong regional network
Co-op opportunities
GRE:Optional
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Carnegie Mellon

Electrical Engineering

MS ECE

4.9/ 5.0
Ranked #11
Total Cost
$65,000
Median Salary
$135,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
28%
Elite hardware focus
AI/ML integration
Silicon Valley campus option
Career services
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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Columbia Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

4.7/ 5.0
Ranked #7
Total Cost
$57,000
Median Salary
$125,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
30%
Ivy League brand
NYC industry ties
Robotics & AI track
Executive office hours
GRE:Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Stanford Online

Biomedical Engineering

MS Biomedical Engineering

4.9/ 5.0
Ranked #9
Total Cost
$62,000
Median Salary
$128,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
25%
World #1 program
Med-device hub
Entrepreneurial culture
Renowned faculty
GRE:Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
Full program details

Texas A&M

Aerospace Engineering

MS Aerospace Engineering

4.6/ 5.0
Ranked #15
Total Cost
$35,000
Median Salary
$106,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
45%
Large research budget
NASA pipeline
Wind tunnel facilities
Strong veteran support
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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UCLA Online

Mechanical Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

4.6/ 5.0
Ranked #12
Total Cost
$42,000
Median Salary
$110,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
42%
Top public uni
Vibration/Aerostructures
Flexible for workers
Strong alumni
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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University of Michigan

Aerospace Engineering

MEng Aerospace Engineering

4.7/ 5.0
Ranked #8
Total Cost
$36,000
Median Salary
$105,000
Duration
1 year
Acceptance
48%
Accelerated format
Top 5 Aero program
Boeing/Raytheon ties
Capstone project
GRE:Optional
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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UMass Amherst

Mechanical Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

4.4/ 5.0
Ranked #25
Total Cost
$33,000
Median Salary
$101,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
55%
Public research uni
Sustainable energy focus
Affordable
Strong faculty
GRE:Optional
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Penn State World Campus

Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

4.5/ 5.0
Ranked #5
Total Cost
$24,000
Median Salary
$95,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
50%
PE exam prep focus
Structural/Geotech tracks
Experienced faculty
Vast alumni base
GRE:Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Johns Hopkins

Chemical Engineering

MS Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

4.8/ 5.0
Ranked #6
Total Cost
$56,000
Median Salary
$115,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
35%
Research powerhouse
Medical ecosystem access
Pharma/Biotech placement
Prestige
GRE:Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Georgia Tech Professional

Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

4.8/ 5.0
Ranked #18
Total Cost
$32,000
Median Salary
$100,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
40%
Top 3 CE program
Infrastructure focus
Global prestige
Deep industry links
GRE:Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Northeastern

Mechanical Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

4.6/ 5.0
Ranked #22
Total Cost
$48,000
Median Salary
$108,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
48%
Co-op opportunities
Boston tech ecosystem
Hands-on projects
Global network
GRE:Optional
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Boston University

Biomedical Engineering

MS Biomedical Engineering

4.7/ 5.0
Ranked #26
Total Cost
$58,000
Median Salary
$112,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
32%
Elite BME program
Medical device startups
Boston healthcare hub
Prestigious research
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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Rutgers

Biomedical Engineering

MS Biomedical Engineering

4.4/ 5.0
Ranked #16
Total Cost
$34,000
Median Salary
$98,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
55%
Pharma corridor location
Clinical partnerships
Diverse research areas
Part-time friendly
GRE:Not Required
Format:Hybrid
Scholarships:
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Michigan State

Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

4.4/ 5.0
Ranked #13
Total Cost
$28,000
Median Salary
$92,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
58%
Transport engineering focus
Professional networking
Affordable tuition
Experienced staff
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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University of Oxford

General Engineering

MSc Engineering Science

5/ 5.0
Ranked #1
Total Cost
£32,000
Median Salary
£75,000
Duration
1 year
Acceptance
15%
World-leading faculty
Tutorial system
Elite network
Prestige
GRE:Not Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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U South Carolina

Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

4.2/ 5.0
Ranked #27
Total Cost
$26,000
Median Salary
$89,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
68%
Solid foundations
Flexible online
Regional reputation
Industry-ready skills
GRE:Optional
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Drexel University

Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

4.3/ 5.0
Ranked #23
Total Cost
$45,000
Median Salary
$94,000
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
75%
Practical application
Experienced adjuncts
Philly industry ties
Career coaching
GRE:Not Required
Format:Online
Scholarships:
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Tsinghua University

Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

4.8/ 5.0
Ranked #3
Total Cost
¥30,000
Median Salary
¥350k
Duration
2 years
Acceptance
10%
China's top tech uni
Massive industry ties
Hard to enter
Advanced labs
GRE:Required
Format:On-Campus
Scholarships:
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