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 2025

Ohio State University-Main Campus offers 63 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 2,880 Engineering students graduated with students earning 2,058 Bachelor's degrees, 564 Master's degrees, 234 Doctoral degrees, and 24 Certificates.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus offers 75 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 1,692 Engineering students graduated with students earning 1,223 Bachelor's degrees, 360 Master's degrees, 68 Doctoral degrees, and 41 Certificates.

University of Akron Main Campus offers 51 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 978 Engineering students graduated with students earning 539 Bachelor's degrees, 250 Certificates, 94 Associate's degrees, 51 Doctoral degrees, and 44 Master's 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 2023, 814 Engineering students graduated with students earning 531 Bachelor's degrees, 198 Master's degrees, and 85 Doctoral degrees.

Wright State University-Main Campus offers 36 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 317 Engineering students graduated with students earning 163 Bachelor's degrees, 106 Master's degrees, 32 Certificates, and 16 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 2023, 722 Engineering students graduated with students earning 478 Bachelor's degrees, 205 Master's degrees, 26 Doctoral degrees, and 13 Certificates.

Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College offers 57 Engineering degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 279 Engineering students graduated with students earning 151 Associate's degrees, and 128 Certificates.

University of Toledo offers 39 Engineering degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 833 Engineering students graduated with students earning 656 Bachelor's degrees, 131 Master's degrees, 27 Certificates, and 19 Doctoral degrees.

Ohio University-Main Campus offers 40 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 442 Engineering students graduated with students earning 181 Bachelor's degrees, 127 Master's degrees, 120 Certificates, 13 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.

Columbus State Community College offers 37 Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 559 Engineering students graduated with students earning 386 Certificates, and 173 Associate's 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 60,046
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Logo University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
3/5
30 : 1 43,338
University of Akron Main Campus Logo University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
3/5
28 : 1 13,518
Case Western Reserve University Logo Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
5/5
16 : 1 12,266
Wright State University-Main Campus Logo Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH
3/5
26 : 1 9,884