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Best Colleges for Engineering in Ohio

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Ohio, led by Case Western Reserve University, University of Dayton and Ohio State University-Main Campus. 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 Ohio?

Based on our rankings, Case Western Reserve University is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Ohio. Other top choices include University of Dayton, Ohio State University-Main Campus, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Case Western Reserve University, University of Dayton, Ohio State University-Main Campus. 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 $36,451 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 $63,311 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. Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, OH · 36.5% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $66,608 tuition · 87% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Dayton — Dayton, OH · 65.5% acceptance · SAT 1,335 · $49,140 tuition · 80% grad rate
  3. 3. Ohio State University-Main Campus — Columbus, OH · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,387 · $40,022 tuition · 88% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — Cincinnati, OH · 85.3% acceptance · SAT 1,282 · $29,310 tuition · 75% grad rate
  5. 5. Xavier University — Cincinnati, OH · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,217 · $50,640 tuition · 69% grad rate
  6. 6. Oberlin College — Oberlin, OH · 34.2% acceptance · SAT 1,447 · $67,366 tuition · 81% grad rate
  7. 7. Ohio Northern University — Ada, OH · 74.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $39,800 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Akron Main Campus — Akron, OH · 59.7% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $20,815 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Wright State University-Main Campus — Dayton, OH · 96.3% acceptance · $21,222 tuition · 42% grad rate
  10. 10. Baldwin Wallace University — Berea, OH · 75.7% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $39,832 tuition · 67% grad rate
  11. 11. Cedarville University — Cedarville, OH · 65.3% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $37,150 tuition · 73% grad rate
  12. 12. Franciscan University of Steubenville — Steubenville, OH · 58.4% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $34,100 tuition · 75% grad rate
  13. 13. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — Bowling Green, OH · 81% acceptance · SAT 1,117 · $22,448 tuition · 64% grad rate
  14. 14. Capital University — Columbus, OH · 70.2% acceptance · SAT 1,068 · $43,234 tuition · 60% grad rate
  15. 15. Youngstown State University — Youngstown, OH · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $11,473 tuition · 50% grad rate
  16. 16. Central State University — Wilberforce, OH · 98.6% acceptance · $10,058 tuition · 23% grad rate

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