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Best Colleges for Engineering in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Massachusetts, led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University and Franklin W Olin College of Engineering. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Massachusetts. Other top choices include Tufts University, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, Northeastern University.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $54,792 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $91,717 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, MA · 4.6% acceptance · SAT 1,560 · $62,396 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Tufts University — Medford, MA · 11.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,704 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering — Needham, MA · 25.2% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $66,398 tuition · 96% grad rate
  4. 4. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  5. 5. Boston University — Boston, MA · 11.1% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $68,102 tuition · 89% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Massachusetts-Amherst — Amherst, MA · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,423 · $40,449 tuition · 83% grad rate
  7. 7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Worcester, MA · 60.2% acceptance · $60,965 tuition · 90% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — North Dartmouth, MA · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $32,567 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  11. 11. Wentworth Institute of Technology — Boston, MA · 91.2% acceptance · SAT 1,229 · $42,884 tuition · 68% grad rate

Best Colleges for Engineering in Massachusetts on PickACampus