164 Best Private Master's Engineering Universities in the USA

Compare 2,739 programs at 164 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,000/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $61,408
Students: 2,813

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University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,282/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $60,823
Students: 4,146

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University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,365/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $86,522
Students: 5,671

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The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1887

US #222 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,561/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,250
Students: 3,154

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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1933

US #223 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $27,743/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,454
Students: 1,985

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1888

US #238 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $32,568/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $74,652
Students: 3,554

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Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #247 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,071/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $103,470
Students: 5,447

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Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1789

US #248 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,815/yr
Admission rate: 13%
Earnings (10yr): $103,494
Students: 7,569

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,730/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $74,742
Students: 5,350

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University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,447/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $78,445
Students: 3,204

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American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1836

US #263 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,585/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $80,137
Students: 7,298

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University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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Seattle University

Seattle, Washington · Private University · Est. 1891

US #269 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,662/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $75,272
Students: 4,062

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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

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Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $35,639/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $43,137
Students: 3,404

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Pace University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1906

US #291 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,892/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $70,378
Students: 7,665

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University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1927

US #292 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,807/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $50,323
Students: 1,534

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Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,370/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,718
Students: 4,776

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Frequently asked questions

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

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Methodist University, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus, Vanderbilt University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master'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 private Master'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 private Master's Engineering universities in the USA

This page lists private Master'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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