451 Best Public Engineering Universities in the USA

Compare 10,349 programs at 451 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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193

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1894

US #277 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,559/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $52,021
Students: 7,306

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194

Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866

US #281 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,212/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,331
Students: 3,590

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195

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1858

US #283 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,503/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $58,532
Students: 5,144

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196

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1857

US #285 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,398/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $62,117
Students: 19,057

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197

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1889

US #286 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,890/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $52,725
Students: 958

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198

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1922

US #288 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,096/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $44,737
Students: 6,688

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199

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #293 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,391/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $57,808
Students: 11,301

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200

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1873

US #294 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,653/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $35,550
Students: 1,807

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201

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965

US #298 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,788/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $54,659
Students: 8,697

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202

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1895

US #299 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,743/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $62,616
Students: 7,336

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203

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #305 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,309/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $48,351
Students: 10,170

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204

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1868

US #306 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $55,356
Students: 9,405

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205

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1910

US #308 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,360/yr
Earnings (10yr): $47,075
Students: 3,010

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206

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #310 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,555/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $62,951
Students: 38,546

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207

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #311 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,359/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $48,541
Students: 16,301

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208

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1895

US #313 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,927/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $68,804
Students: 5,221

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209

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1956

US #314 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $7,007/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $53,230
Students: 4,411

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210

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1871

US #315 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $23,331/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $61,258
Students: 14,164

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211

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1885

US #318 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,116/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $102,772
Students: 18,785

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212

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1964

US #320 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,171/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $45,872
Students: 5,484

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213

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1886

US #325 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,338/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $47,697
Students: 2,391

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214

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1925

US #326 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,090/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,450
Students: 4,748

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215

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1969

US #330 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,154/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $56,343
Students: 13,359

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216

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1828

US #331 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $48,472
Students: 5,613

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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 public Engineering universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Vermont State University, Winona State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public 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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