[Other Engineering-Related Fields](/majors/engineering-technologies/engineering-related-fields/engineering-related-fields-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other engineering-related fields students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other engineering-related fields, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Clemson University, our #1 best value for other engineering-related fields in the United States. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other engineering-related fields graduates is $25,000. Other Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $68,904 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in other engineering-related fields will find it at University Of Southern California, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Students borrow a median of $19,250 to complete the other engineering-related fields program here. Soon after graduation, other engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $73,234. Set against $19,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.
Art Center College Of Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other engineering-related fields, landing the #3 spot 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
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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