Universities in the United States
364 PhD Programs in Engineering in the United States
- programs
- 364 programs
- universities
- 61 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,822 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Engineering in the United States and Doctorate in Engineering in the United States.
United States has 364 phd programs in engineering open to international students, at 61 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,822 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,000 USD and 34,646 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programs
25–48 of 364 · page 2 of 10
Specializations within engineering
Top universities for Engineering in the United States
Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- University of North Dakota (15)
- University of Florida (14)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (14)
- University of Oklahoma (13)
- University of Minnesota (13)
- University of Kentucky (12)
- California Institute of Technology (11)
- University of Maryland, College Park (11)
- West Virginia University (11)
- University of Iowa (10)
January intake in the United States
21 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Data Science & Engineering — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Computer and Information Science — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Bioengineering — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Engineering in the United States: common questions
- How many engineering programs are there in the United States?
- 364 engineering phd programs at 61 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in the United States is 29,822 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,000 USD and 34,646 USD a year.
- Can I study engineering in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the engineering programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (364 of 364).
- Are any of these engineering programs available online?
- 20 of the 364 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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