133 Best Public Diploma Engineering Universities in the USA

Compare 416 programs at 133 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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133 universities · ranked best first

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,268/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,403
Students: 23,929

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University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1865

US #24 QS World #601 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,851/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,025
Students: 24,763

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #34 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,300/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,126
Students: 22,734

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1851

US #37 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,778/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $69,020
Students: 31,855

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University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #39 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,674/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,979
Students: 42,537

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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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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,967/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 64,674

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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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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1848

US #44 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,354/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $73,792
Students: 36,902

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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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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,541/yr
Admission rate: 24%
Earnings (10yr): $71,588
Students: 35,629

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Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,315/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $72,097
Students: 59,615

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University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1864

US #50 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,059/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $61,945
Students: 21,217

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah · Public University · Est. 1850

US #54 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,200/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $67,170
Students: 27,264

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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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The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas · Public University · Est. 1883

US #57 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,857/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $75,121
Students: 42,855

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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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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa · Public University · Est. 1847

US #64 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,531/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $64,762
Students: 22,264

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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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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,070/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $62,454
Students: 32,394

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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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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Diploma Engineering universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Kentucky, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Diploma 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 public Diploma 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 public Diploma Engineering universities in the USA

This page lists public Diploma 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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