[Other Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/engineering-related-fields-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other engineering-related fields schools.
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The other engineering-related fields program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Engineering-Related Fields Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other engineering-related fields, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cuny City College tops our 2027 list of the best value other engineering-related fields schools in the United States. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. That is a strong return on a $13,389 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Oregon State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,041 to complete the other engineering-related fields program here. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,041 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clemson University earned it the #3 place for other engineering-related fields. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $68,904. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #4 place for other engineering-related fields. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the other engineering-related fields program here. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern California earned it the #5 place for other engineering-related fields. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Typical student debt for other engineering-related fields graduates is $19,250. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $73,234. That is a strong return on a $19,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 10%.
University Of New Haven placed #6 among the best values for other engineering-related fields. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,332. Typical student debt for other engineering-related fields graduates is $26,244. Early-career other engineering-related fields graduates make about $49,615. That is a strong return on a $26,244 median debt. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.
Southern Methodist University earned the #7 position for value in other engineering-related fields this year. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. Typical student debt for other engineering-related fields graduates is $20,712. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $111,319 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Art Center College Of Design earned the #8 position for value in other engineering-related fields this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Art Center College Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,170. Typical student debt for other engineering-related fields graduates is $37,250. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from Art Center College Of Design generally make around $66,860. That is a strong return on a $37,250 median debt. Art Center College Of Design admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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