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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Engineering

106 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

106 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–48 of 106 colleges

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by May 1 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Oct 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $65
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Engineering in USA?
106 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Engineering in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Engineering in USA?
Stony Brook University leads with median graduate earnings of $74,502 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Engineering colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Stony Brook University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Engineering programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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