182 Best Associate's Engineering Universities in the USA

Compare 461 programs at 182 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,995/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $70,814
Students: 20,112

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,434/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $66,125
Students: 20,370

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,600/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $72,424
Students: 44,503

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,637/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 19,633

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Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,936/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $54,022
Students: 20,272

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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $45,388
Students: 19,320

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,406/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $57,262
Students: 15,142

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,634/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $55,939
Students: 17,385

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,668/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,198
Students: 13,830

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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1820

US #94 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,264/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,742
Students: 37,806

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,767/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 7,961

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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Graduates of Engineering programmes report a median $63,501 two years after finishing, across 1,030 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for associate's Engineering universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University at Buffalo, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study associate's Engineering universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying associate's Engineering universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About associate's Engineering universities in the USA

This page lists associate's Engineering universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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