Best Engineering Programs in Massachusetts (2026)
Engineering programs in Massachusetts range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Needham, MA
Net Price
$17,057/yr
Median Earnings
$138,832
Grad Rate
96%
Engineering Share
100.0%
#2
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Net Price
$43,885/yr
Median Earnings
$113,513
Grad Rate
90%
Engineering Share
57.6%
#3
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Net Price
$14,815/yr
Median Earnings
$152,553
Grad Rate
96%
Engineering Share
27.3%
#4
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
Net Price
$23,759/yr
Median Earnings
$104,098
Grad Rate
74%
Engineering Share
39.3%
#5
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Net Price
$29,060/yr
Median Earnings
$99,371
Grad Rate
91%
Engineering Share
15.0%
#6
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
Net Price
$30,134/yr
Median Earnings
$94,995
Grad Rate
66%
Engineering Share
32.5%
#7
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Net Price
$19,148/yr
Median Earnings
$121,957
Grad Rate
97%
Engineering Share
4.2%
#8
Tufts University
Medford, MA
Net Price
$38,797/yr
Median Earnings
$89,187
Grad Rate
94%
Engineering Share
12.6%
#9
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Net Price
$38,930/yr
Median Earnings
$112,178
Grad Rate
90%
Engineering Share
0.9%
#10
Boston University
Boston, MA
Net Price
$36,503/yr
Median Earnings
$89,087
Grad Rate
89%
Engineering Share
9.0%
#11
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
Net Price
$22,857/yr
Median Earnings
$80,486
Grad Rate
82%
Engineering Share
7.1%
#12
Western New England University
Springfield, MA
Net Price
$27,077/yr
Median Earnings
$81,107
Grad Rate
64%
Engineering Share
19.3%
#13
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
Net Price
$17,362/yr
Median Earnings
$77,989
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
17.8%
#14
Smith College
Northampton, MA
Net Price
$25,519/yr
Median Earnings
$69,936
Grad Rate
87%
Engineering Share
4.5%
#15
Stonehill College
Easton, MA
Net Price
$36,082/yr
Median Earnings
$84,633
Grad Rate
75%
Engineering Share
2.1%
#16
Endicott College
Beverly, MA
Net Price
$39,219/yr
Median Earnings
$77,059
Grad Rate
75%
Engineering Share
1.6%
#17
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
Net Price
$39,219/yr
Median Earnings
$74,412
Grad Rate
70%
Engineering Share
5.8%
#18
Regis College
Weston, MA
Net Price
$25,506/yr
Median Earnings
$69,534
Grad Rate
72%
Engineering Share
0.3%
#19
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
Net Price
$20,319/yr
Median Earnings
$68,878
Grad Rate
51%
Engineering Share
9.8%
#20
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA
Net Price
$22,548/yr
Median Earnings
$70,597
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
1.3%
#21
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA
Net Price
—
Median Earnings
$99,371
Grad Rate
—
Engineering Share
0.2%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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