10 Best Energy Engineering Programs in the United States

10 Energy Engineering courses are taught at 7 universities in the United States, typically lasting 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Illinois Chicago, University of North Texas and Eastern Illinois University.

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1Master's Degree

QS World #334 #85 in United States United States

Master of Energy Engineering

University of Illinois Chicago — The Master of Energy Engineering program at the University of Illinois Chicago is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the pressin...

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1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Energy Engineering

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2Master's Degree

#237 in United States United States

Masters Mechanical and Energy Engineering Degrees

University of North Texas — This combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from the University of North Texas helps students combine mechanical engineering fundamenta...

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Energy Engineering

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3PhD / Doctorate

#237 in United States United States

PhD Mechanical and Energy Engineering Degrees

University of North Texas — This combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the University of North Texas follows a grad track pathway. Stud...

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7 yearsDuration

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Energy Engineering

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4Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Electrical Energy Engineering

Eastern Illinois University

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Energy Engineering

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5Master's Degree

#692 in United States United States

Renewable Energy Engineering

Oregon Institute of Technology — The Master's Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering at the Oregon Institute of Technology focuses on the innovative technologies and methodologies that are defining the f...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Renewable Energy Engineering

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6Bachelor's Degree

#692 in United States United States

Renewable Energy Engineering - Online

Oregon Institute of Technology — The Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) is a fully online graduate degree designed to prepare energy engineering professionals with advanced knowled...

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Renewable Energy Engineering

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7PhD / Doctorate

#913 in United States United States

Energy Engineering and Science

Montana Tech — Overview of Energy Engineering and ScienceThe PhD program in Energy Engineering and Science at Montana Tech focuses on advanced research and studies in the fields of ener...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Energy Engineering

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8PhD / Doctorate

#913 in United States United States

Energy Engineering and Science, Ph.D.

Montana Tech — The Energy Engineering and Science, Ph.D. at Montana Tech is an interdisciplinary research program focused on power systems, energy conversion, or petroleum engineering a...

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Energy Engineering

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9Program

#1,213 in United States United States

Environmental & Energy Engineering Technology

Sinclair Community College — Environmental & Energy Engineering Technology covers sustainability in the built environment and energy systems. Students study sustainability concepts using the LEED...

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Energy Engineering

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10Bachelor's Degree

#1,411 in United States United States

Electrical Power and Energy Engineering (BS)

Capitol Technology University — The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering at Capitol Technology University is a hands-on, STEM-driven engineering program. Students study how ele...

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Energy Engineering

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Illinois Chicago at #334 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Illinois Chicago is cited most (18,150,751 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 bachelor's, 3 master's and 3 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Energy Engineering (8) and Renewable Energy Engineering (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and 7 years. 80% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). Oregon Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Energy Engineering in the United States?

University of Illinois Chicago (QS World #334), University of North Texas (#237 in United States) and Eastern Illinois University (#652 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Energy Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 7 years the next most common.

When do Energy Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Energy Engineering online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Energy Engineering courses in the United States?

Oregon Institute of Technology, with 2, ahead of Montana Tech (2).

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