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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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164 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
145
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, Florida · Private University

US #1021 Admissions open
Net price
$19,775/yr
Students
4,763
147
AS Agnes Scott College logo

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1889

US #1090 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,754/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,274
Students
836
149
SC Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #1136 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$49,430/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,954
Students
15,243
151
PI Pratt Institute-Main logo

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, New York · Private University · Est. 1887

US #1160 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$52,659/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,295
Students
3,910
153
MS Milwaukee School of Engineering logo

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1903

US #1227 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,453/yr
Admission rate
59%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,070
Students
2,654
154
RI Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology logo

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1874

US #1373 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$42,513/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$101,253
Students
2,309
156
KU Kettering University logo

Kettering University

Flint, Michigan · Private University

US #1437 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$34,660/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$94,823
Students
1,205
157
RI Rhode Island School of Design logo

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1877

US #1441 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$50,507/yr
Admission rate
19%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,140
Students
2,084
158
WC Walsh College logo

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1922

US #1459 ROI A Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$72,081
Students
445
159
BC Berklee College of Music logo

Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1945

US #1468 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$49,465/yr
Admission rate
44%
Earnings (10yr)
$33,647
Students
7,468
160
FT Five Towns College logo

Five Towns College

Dix Hills, New York · Private University · Est. 1972

US #1498 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,992/yr
Admission rate
54%
Earnings (10yr)
$35,887
Students
547
161
AC Art Center College of Design logo

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, California · Private University · Est. 1930

US #1552 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$48,661/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,958
Students
2,017
163
CC College for Creative Studies logo

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1906

US #1590 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$34,617/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,860
Students
1,230

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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 Ana G. Mendez University, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, Agnes Scott College. 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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