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18 Best Public Professional Engineering Universities in United States

Of the 18 Public Professional Engineering universities in the United States, George Washington University ranks highest at #358 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Brandeis University (QS World #497) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 33 matching courses between them.

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UA University of Alaska - Fairbanks logo
QS World #467 #104 in United States United States

University of Alaska - Fairbanks

Public University · 7 courses in Professional Engineering

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#467 QS World University Rankings 2023
#104 in United States
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15Ranked
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#2,037 in United States United States

Cleveland Community College

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Engineering

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#2,037 in United States · by research impact
1,028 citations · h-index 13
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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #358 (George Washington University) to #497 (Brandeis University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. George Washington University has the largest research record in this group, with 6,645,346 citations and an h-index of 756. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 18 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 3–4 years and 1 semester. 91% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Professional Engineering?

George Washington University (QS World #358), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Brandeis University (QS World #497) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Professional Engineering in the United States?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Professional Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 1 semester the next most common.

When do Public Professional Engineering courses start in the United States?

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

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

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Professional Engineering courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 7, ahead of El Paso Community College (5).

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