Stevens Institute of Technology: Hoboken, N.J. Among Top 10 Engineering Colleges in the U.S.- USA Today

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Engineering is one of the highest paid degrees you can get — and it’s a popular choice for students who are interested in building and developing products, as well as for those who have a knack for math and science. The list below breaks down the top 10 places to get an engineering degree in the U.S. The list comes from College Factual and is a ranking of colleges based on their overall quality.

Of special recognition is Stevens Institute of Technology-- Stevens is a highly selective private research university located in Hoboken, NJ, close to New York City. The school has high academic standards, but also has a high price tag to match. It offers degrees up to the Ph.D. level, with the most popular undergraduate majors being Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from this university report average starting salaries of $60,000.

Here are the Top Ten programs:

1. Colorado School of Mines: Golden, Colo.

2. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus: Atlanta

3. Missouri University of Science and Technology: Rolla, Mo.

4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Cambridge, Mass.

5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Troy, N.Y.

6. Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester, Mass.

7. Stevens Institute of Technology: Hoboken, N.J.

8.New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Socorro, N.Mex.

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor, Mich.

10. Illinois Institute of Technology: Chicago

Note: this is not a ranking for a specific engineering major, but an overview of how the school does overall for all the engineering degrees it offers. See this description of the methodology for more information.