Best Engineering colleges in Ohio

For students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, the state of Ohio is home to almost 15,000 mechanical engineering positions, ranking it as one of the highest employers for the field nationwide. 

Students interested in becoming engineers often apply for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a specialization, and most apply for full-time roles immediately after graduation. 

Some schools in Ohio offer their degrees in engineering both in-person and online, though many graduate-level programs require in-person research and internships before achieving state-specific licensing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering come with average salaries exceeding $80,000 annually.

Best Engineering colleges in Ohio for 2024

Ohio State University-Main Campus offers 61 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 2,659 Engineering students graduated with students earning 2,017 Bachelor's degrees, 412 Master's degrees, 225 Doctoral degrees, and 5 Certificates.

University of Akron Main Campus offers 60 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 888 Engineering students graduated with students earning 615 Bachelor's degrees, 90 Associate's degrees, 63 Master's degrees, 60 Certificates, and 60 Doctoral degrees.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers 74 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,690 Engineering students graduated with students earning 1,317 Bachelor's degrees, 268 Master's degrees, 53 Certificates, and 52 Doctoral degrees.

Case Western Reserve University offers 42 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 816 Engineering students graduated with students earning 513 Bachelor's degrees, 209 Master's degrees, and 94 Doctoral degrees.

Wright State University-Main Campus offers 37 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 386 Engineering students graduated with students earning 239 Bachelor's degrees, 93 Master's degrees, 29 Certificates, and 25 Doctoral degrees.

University of Dayton offers 33 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 731 Engineering students graduated with students earning 458 Bachelor's degrees, 222 Master's degrees, 36 Doctoral degrees, and 15 Certificates.

Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College offers 57 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 266 Engineering students graduated with students earning 146 Associate's degrees, and 120 Certificates.

University of Toledo offers 33 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 870 Engineering students graduated with students earning 698 Bachelor's degrees, 138 Master's degrees, 26 Doctoral degrees, 5 Associate's degrees, and 3 Certificates.

Ohio University-Main Campus offers 40 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 494 Engineering students graduated with students earning 192 Bachelor's degrees, 142 Certificates, 132 Master's degrees, and 28 Doctoral degrees.

Cleveland State University offers 21 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 423 Engineering students graduated with students earning 283 Bachelor's degrees, 129 Master's degrees, and 11 Doctoral degrees.

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School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Ohio State University-Main Campus Logo Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH
3/5
26 : 1 60,540
University of Akron Main Campus Logo University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
3/5
28 : 1 13,465
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Logo University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
3/5
29 : 1 41,155
Case Western Reserve University Logo Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
5/5
17 : 1 12,201
Wright State University-Main Campus Logo Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH
3/5
23 : 1 9,678